The battle took place in an open field (Feldmark) between the villages of Sievershausen and Arpke. The Saxon-Brunswick troops attacked with about 15,500 men (8,000 infantry and 7,500 cavalry) and 25 guns, the margrave had 18,000 mercenaries (12,000 infantry and 6,000 cavalry) at his command. The opposing cavalry forces fired their pistols at close range, causing heavy losses, and then charged home.
The engagement took place on an open field between Sievershausen and Arpke. The Saxon-Brunswick troops initiated the assault with around 15,500 men (8,000 infantry and 7,500 cavalry) and 25 cannons at their disposal. Meanwhile, the margrave had 18,000 mercenaries (12,000 infantry and 6,000 cavalry) under his command. The opposing cavalry units fired pistols at close range, causing substantial losses, before charging.