French forces enter Berlin; Stettin capitulates

Background. The War of the Fourth Coalition resulted in the defeat of Prussian-Saxon armies at the Battle of Jena-Auerstedt on 14 October 1806. This catastrophic loss led to widespread surrenders by demoralized Prussian soldiers to French forces, setting the stage for the occupation of key Prussian cities.

Occupation of Berlin. After defeating Prussia, Napoleon marched his Grande Armée into Eastern Europe, entering Berlin in 1806. Although the city was occupied, Napoleon granted it self-government, marking a distinct administrative approach to the capital following the military victory.

Capitulation of Stettin. On 29–30 October 1806, the Prussian garrison at Stettin surrendered to a French light cavalry brigade. The event exemplified the collapse of Prussian morale, as a large garrison capitulated to a numerically inferior force without combat.