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Criwitz


Battle Name : Criwitz

Date(s) : 03 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 Prussian Forces over French Forces [Grande Armee]

Type of battle : Land

Much to the surprise of the pursuing French the Prussian rearguard made a determined stand. Numbers lost on each side are not known but are thought to be much heavier on the French side.