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Prenzlau
Battle Name : Prenzlau
Date(s) : 28 October 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
The French Reserve Cavalry Corps under Murat bluffed the Prussian into believing there was a significant infantry presence around the town. The Prussian force was made up of units retreating from Jena/Aüerstadt and their leaders including Prince Hohenlohe had no fight left in them. The Prussian surrendered without any attempt to break out.
Location
A small walled town in northern Prussia [now Germany] on the river Uecker about 58 mi;es north of Belin. (Germany)
Casualty figures
French Forces [Grande Armee]
- Number engaged :
- 12,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
Prussian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 10,000
- Casualties :
- 10,000 (100.00%)
