Battle of Saalfeld (1806)

Battle of Saalfeld (French Empire vs Prussia & Saxony) took place in 1806 during War of the Fourth Coalition.

Battle facts

• Year: 1806
• Date: 10 October 1806
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: War of the Fourth Coalition
• Side A: French Empire
• Side B: Prussia, Saxony
• Commanders (A): Jean Lannes, Claude Victor-Perrin, Louis Gabriel Suchet, Pierre Augereau
• Commanders (B): Prince Louis Ferdinand
• Casualties: 172–200 killed or wounded (French Empire), 900 killed or wounded 1,800 captured 33 guns (15 Prussian, 18 Saxon) (Prussia & Saxony)
• Outcome: French victory
• Coordinates: 50.650°, 11.367°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Saalfeld · Wikidata entry