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Battle of Friedland

1807 • Ostpreußen Feldschlacht

Historical Overview

Crushing victory for Napoleon over the Russians; end of the war.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Decisive French victory.

Grande Armée

  • Commander: Napoleon Bonaparte
  • Strength: ca. 80.000
  • Casualties: ca. 8.000

Tsardom of Russia

  • Commander: Bennigsen
  • Strength: ca. 60.000
  • Casualties: ca. 20.000

Strategic Context

Final decision to force a peace treaty.

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