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Boizenburg


Battle Name : Boizenburg

Date(s) : 12 November 1806

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the Fourth Coalition , Napoleon's Jena and Auerstädt Campaign ,

Outcome : A victory for French Forces [Grande Armee] over Prussian Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

In no way a battle but an excellent indicator of the state of Prussian organization and morale. A lone Staff Officer of Bernadotte's I Corps rode up with a copy of the capitulation of Ratkau on the 7th November. The Prussian General Pelet surrendered his force with four regimental standards.

Location

A village in northern Germany on the north bank of the river Elbe about 12 miles southeast of Hamburg. (Germany)

Casualty figures

French Forces [Grande Armee]

Number engaged :
1

Casualties :
0 (0.00%)

Prussian Forces

Number engaged :
420

Casualties :
420 (100.00%)