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Criwitz
Battle Name : Criwitz
Date(s) : 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 Prussian Forces over French Forces [Grande Armee]
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Much to the surprise of the pursuing French the Prussian rearguard made a determined stand. Numbers lost on each side are not known but are thought to be much heavier on the French side.
Location
A village in northern Germany about 44 miles south of Rostock. (Germany)
Casualty figures
French Forces [Grande Armee]
- Number engaged :
- 6,500
- Casualties :
- n/a
Prussian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 3,250
- Casualties :
- n/a
