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Boizenburg
Battle Name : Boizenburg
Date(s) : 12 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
In no way a battle but an excellent indicator of the state of Prussian organization and morale. A lone Staff Officer of Bernadotte's I Corps rode up with a copy of the capitulation of Ratkau on the 7th November. The Prussian General Pelet surrendered his force with four regimental standards.
Location
A village in northern Germany on the north bank of the river Elbe about 12 miles southeast of Hamburg. (Germany)
Casualty figures
French Forces [Grande Armee]
- Number engaged :
- 1
- Casualties :
- 0 (0.00%)
Prussian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 420
- Casualties :
- 420 (100.00%)
