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Spandau


Battle Name : Spandau

Date(s) : 25 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 Garrison

Type of battle : Land

Summary

The commander of this rather weak fortress was negotiating a surrender when the French rushed the guard gate and overwhelmed the garrison. The garrison were released on condition that they did not fight again in this war.

Location

A fortress on the lake of the river Haval now in the western suburbs of Berlin. (Germany)

Casualty figures

French Forces [Grande Armee]

Number engaged :
2,000

Casualties :
0 (0.00%)

Prussian Garrison

Number engaged :
920

Casualties :
920 (100.00%)