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Battle of Lübeck

1806 • Schleswig-Holst. Straßenkampf

Historical Overview

Storming of the neutral city by the French; surrender of Blücher.

Quick Facts

Outcome:French victory.

Grande Armée

  • Commander: Murat / Bernadotte
  • Strength: ca. 35.000
  • Casualties: ca. 1.000

Kingdom of Prussia

  • Commander: Gebhard v. Blücher
  • Strength: ca. 20.000
  • Casualties: ca. 20.000 (Gefangen)

Strategic Context

Pursuit of the last Prussian remnants to the Baltic Sea.

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