Wolgast

Battle Name : Wolgast

Date(s) : 02 November 1806 - 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 French Forces [Grande Armee] over Prussian Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

Dragoons of the Grande Armee came upon Prince Hohenlohe's baggage train in the walled port of Wolgast. Although a defence was well within the Prussian capabilities low morale meant that none was attempted. A significant capture by the French as the baggage train contained the war chest.