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Battle of Friedland
- When
- 14 June 1807
- Where
- Friedland
Major engagement between French and Russian armies on 14 June 1807, resulting in a decisive French victory over Bennigsen's forces.
The Battle of Friedland was a major engagement of the Napoleonic Wars between the armies of the French Empire and the Russian Empire. It was a strategic necessity after the Battle of Eylau earlier in 1807 had failed to yield a decisive verdict for either side. The engagement resulted in a crushing defeat for Bennigsen's Russian army.
Sources
- Battle of Friedland Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-19
- Levin August von Bennigsen Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-27
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