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Halle
Battle Name : Halle
Date(s) : 17 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 Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Württemburg with the Prussian Reserve Corps had not received any orders since 13th October and was waiting at Halle. When the news of defeat at Jena and Aüerstadt reached him he disposed his troops in defensive position either side of the river Saale. He paid the price for this fundamental error in losing most of his Advanced guard which were the wrong side of the river. His remaining force retreated some to the north some northwest.
Location
A town in eastern Germany [then Saxony] on the river Saale about 40 miles north of Jena. (Germany)
Casualty figures
French Forces [Grande Armee]
- Number engaged :
- 16,000
- Casualties :
- 800 (5.00%)
Prussian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 11,000
- Casualties :
- 5,113 (46.48%)
