The Battle of Großbeeren occurred in the context of the War of the Sixth Coalition, a major conflict involving several powers against Napoleon Bonaparte's French Empire. By August 1813, Prussian forces were actively engaged in a campaign to reclaim territory and independence from French occupation. General Ludwig von Bülow commanded the Prussian troops, positioning them strategically to counter the advancing forces of Marshal Jacques MacDonald, who aimed to consolidate French control over the region. The battle unfolded near Großbeeren, where the Prussians established strong defensive positions, leveraging their knowledge of the terrain to gain an advantage over the French forces.

On the morning of August 23, the French launched a series of assaults against the Prussian lines, but Bülow's troops held steadfast. The Prussians, reinforced by local militias, managed to repel the French attacks through effective use of artillery and infantry tactics. The battle concluded with a decisive victory for the Prussians, forcing MacDonald to retreat and abandoning his plans to disrupt the Coalition forces gathering in the region. The victory at Großbeeren not only secured Prussian territories but also significantly improved the morale of coalition troops across Europe, indicating a turning point against Napoleon’s seemingly invincible army.

Following the success at Großbeeren, the Prussian forces continued to mobilize, participating in further decisive actions that would lead to Napoleon's eventual downfall in the region. The resilience demonstrated by the Prussian army during this battle invigorated their role within the coalition forces and strengthened the resolve of other nations involved in the conflict. It marked a critical step in the liberation of German territories from French domination, setting the stage for further military engagements in the 1813 campaign.