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Siege of Danzig

1807 • Pommern Belagerung

Historical Overview

Long siege of the important Baltic fortress by Marshal Lefebvre.

Quick Facts

Outcome:French victory.

Grande Armée

  • Commander: François Lefebvre
  • Strength: ca. 27.000
  • Casualties: ca. 6.000

Prussia & Russia

  • Commander: Kalkreuth
  • Strength: ca. 15.000
  • Casualties: ca. 15.000 (Gefangen)

Strategic Context

Securing the northern flank and supply lines.

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