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Battle of Schleiz

When
9 October 1806
Where
Schleiz
Part of
Prussian ultimatum and outbreak of the War of the Fourth Coalition

French forces defeated a Prussian-Saxon division at Schleiz on 9 October 1806.

The Battle of Schleiz occurred on 9 October 1806. A Prussian-Saxon division under Tauentzien fought a part of Bernadotte's I Corps under Drouet. The Prussian forces were defeated by the more numerous French force.

Sources

  1. Battle of Schleiz Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  2. War of the Fourth Coalition Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-03

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