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The Battle of Dresden was a major conflict that took place during the Napoleonic Wars. It occurred from August 26 to August 27, 1813, near the city of Dresden in present-day Germany. The battle was fought between the French army, led by Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, and the combined forces of the Austrian and Russian armies. Despite being outnumbered, Napoleon's forces emerged victorious, inflicting heavy casualties on the opposing forces. The Battle of Dresden is considered one of Napoleon's last significant victories before his ultimate defeat in the Napoleonic Wars.