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Battle of Auerstädt

1806 • Thüringen Feldschlacht
Marshal Louis-Nicolas Davout at the Battle of Auerstaedt, în 1806.

Marshal Louis-Nicolas Davout at the Battle of Auerstaedt, în 1806.

Author: Dick de Lonlay (1846-1893)License:PD
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Historical Overview

Marshal Davout defeated the Prussian main army with only one corps.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Decisive French victory.

Grande Armée

  • Commander: Louis Davout
  • Strength: ca. 27.000
  • Casualties: ca. 7.000

Kingdom of Prussia

  • Commander: Braunschweig †
  • Strength: ca. 63.000
  • Casualties: ca. 13.000

Strategic Context

Repelling the Prussian retreat attempt to the north.

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