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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.
Location
A small walled town on the German Baltic coast just over 12 miles north of Anklam. (Germany)
Casualty figures
French Forces [Grande Armee]
- Number engaged :
- 850
- Casualties :
- 0 (0.00%)
Prussian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 2,500
- Casualties :
- 2,500 (100.00%)
