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Battle of Saalfeld

1806 • Thüringen Scharmützel

Historical Overview

First French success; death of Prince Louis Ferdinand of Prussia.

Quick Facts

Outcome:French victory.

Grande Armée

  • Commander: Jean Lannes
  • Strength: ca. 12.000
  • Casualties: ca. 200

Kingdom of Prussia

  • Commander: L. Ferdinand †
  • Strength: ca. 8.000
  • Casualties: ca. 1.500

Strategic Context

Opening of the campaign and testing Prussian defensive readiness.

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