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Küstrin
Battle Name : Küstrin
Date(s) : 01 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
The strong well stocked fortress of Küstrin was manned by a mix of garrison and stragglers. The Commandant, von Ingersleben, chose to surrender on the appearance of the small force of French infantry. Later he was court-martialled for cowardice.
Location
A small town on the river Warta in eastern Prussia about 16 miles north of Frankfurt. (Poland)
Casualty figures
French Forces [Grande Armee]
- Number engaged :
- 1,500
- Casualties :
- 0 (0.00%)
Prussian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 2,400
- Casualties :
- 2,400 (100.00%)
