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The Battle of Hanau was a military engagement that took place on October 30-31, 1813, during the Napoleonic Wars. It was fought between the French forces under the command of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and the Allied forces led by the Austrian General Karl Philipp von Wrede. The battle occurred near the town of Hanau, located in present-day Germany. The French were attempting to retreat after their defeat at the Battle of Leipzig, but the Allies pursued them and engaged in a fierce battle. Despite being outnumbered, the French managed to repel the Allied forces and successfully complete their retreat. The Battle of Hanau is significant as it allowed Napoleon to save a significant portion of his army and continue his military campaigns for a few more years.