Episode 3 of 4
Declaration of War
- When
- 9 October 1806
- Where
- unresolved diplomatic site
Prussia declared war on France on 9 October 1806, joining a renewed coalition.
On 9 October 1806, Prussia declared war on France. This decision was driven by fears of French power after the defeat of Austria and the establishment of the Confederation of the Rhine. Prussia joined a renewed coalition including Britain, Russia, Saxony, and Sweden.
Sources
- War of the Fourth Coalition Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-03
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