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 battle took place in an open area between Sievershausen and Arpke. The Saxon-Brunswick forces launched an attack with about 15,500 men (8,000 infantry and 7,500 cavalry) and 25 cannons, while the margrave had 18,000 mercenaries (12,000 infantry and 6,000 cavalry). The opposing cavalry units discharged their pistols at close range, resulting in heavy casualties, before charging.