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Schwartau
Battle Name : Schwartau
Date(s) : 06 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
Another remnant force of Prussians was caught by a very much larger force of Frenchmen. The Prussians put up a stiff fight. A number of regimental colours were taken by the French because the men defending them were the last survivors of their regiments.
Location
A village just outside the city of Lübeck, northwestern Germany. (Germany)
Casualty figures
French Forces [Grande Armee]
- Number engaged :
- 8,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
Prussian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 1,500
- Casualties :
- 1,500 (100.00%)
