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Magdeburg
Battle Name : Magdeburg
Date(s) : 22 October 1806 - 11 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 Garrison
Type of battle : Land, Seige
Summary
The very powerful fortified city was well stocked with ammunition, rations and forage. There was no shortage of men as the garrison had been swelled by troops who had got away from the battlefields of Jena and Auerstädt. After only 21 days of siege the Commandant surrendered. The capture of this important city ensured the whole of western Prussia was securely in French hands.
Location
A fortified city in northern Germany on the west bank of the river Elbe. (Germany)
Casualty figures
French Forces [Grande Armee]
- Number engaged :
- 25,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
Prussian Garrison
- Number engaged :
- 24,118
- Casualties :
- 24,118 (100.00%)
