Napoleonic Wars, France - Historical Biography, France - Political Biography, General & Miscellaneous German History, 1789 - 1815 (Revolution, First Republic & First Empire) - French History, 1800 - 1815 (Napoleonic Wars) - French History, Germany - Armed

Jena 1806

Name: Jena 1806
Author: Chandler
ISBN: 9780275986124

by Chandler

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Overview

Forewarned of Prussia's intention to declare war on France, Napoleon decided to strike first with a bold advance from Wurzburg into Saxony. On October 14, the double battle was fought: Napoleon with 96,000 men and 120 guns engaged and heavily defeated Prince Hohenlohe and General Ruchel. The decisive engagement was fought further north where Marshal Davout with 27,000 men and 40 guns routed the main Prussian army under Frederick William IV and the Duke of Brunswick. This title examines these two battles, Jena and Auerstadt in detail, showing clearly the swiftness with which Napoleon dealt Prussia's military machine a severe blow.

About the Author, Chandler

DAVID G. CHANDLER is the former head of the Department of War Studies at Sandhurst, Britain's Royal Military Academy, and a military historian of international renown.