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Spandau
Battle Name : Spandau
Date(s) : 25 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 Garrison
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The commander of this rather weak fortress was negotiating a surrender when the French rushed the guard gate and overwhelmed the garrison. The garrison were released on condition that they did not fight again in this war.
Location
A fortress on the lake of the river Haval now in the western suburbs of Berlin. (Germany)
Casualty figures
French Forces [Grande Armee]
- Number engaged :
- 2,000
- Casualties :
- 0 (0.00%)
Prussian Garrison
- Number engaged :
- 920
- Casualties :
- 920 (100.00%)
