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Battle of Friedland

1807 Ostpreußen Feldschlacht

Napoleon at the en:Battle of Friedland (de:Schlacht bei Friedland) (1807). The Emperor is depicted giving instructions to general Nicolas Oudinot. Between them is depicted general Etienne de Nansouty and behind the Emperor, on his right is marshal Michel Ney, duke of Elchingen.

Napoleon at the en:Battle of Friedland (de:Schlacht bei Friedland) (1807). The Emperor is depicted giving instructions to general Nicolas Oudinot. Between them is depicted general Etienne de Nansouty and behind the Emperor, on his right is marshal Michel Ney, duke of Elchingen.

Author: Horace VernetLicense:PD
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Plaque de l'avenue de Friedland à Paris

Plaque de l'avenue de Friedland à Paris

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Carte de la bataille de Friedland (1807)

Carte de la bataille de Friedland (1807)

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Painting of the Battle of Friedland hanging in Versailles

Painting of the Battle of Friedland hanging in Versailles

Author: Horace VernetLicense:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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Battle of friedland

Battle of friedland

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Carte générale du théatre de la guerre en Pologne: corrigée et divisée selon les Partages faits en 1772, 1793 et 1795 entre la Russie, la Prusse et l'Autriche / par Robert de Vaugondy Géographe.

Carte générale du théatre de la guerre en Pologne: corrigée et divisée selon les Partages faits en 1772, 1793 et 1795 entre la Russie, la Prusse et l'Autriche / par Robert de Vaugondy Géographe.

Author: Robert de Vaugondy (1688–1766) and revised by C.F. Delamarche in 1807License:PD
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Colonel Alain PULIGNY, commanding the cavalry regiment of the Garde Républicaine for his first time at Bastille Day 2012 in Paris. Please notice the white "aigrette" on his helmet, traditional mark of his command.

Colonel Alain PULIGNY, commanding the cavalry regiment of the Garde Républicaine for his first time at Bastille Day 2012 in Paris. Please notice the white "aigrette" on his helmet, traditional mark of his command.

Author: JebulonLicense:CC0
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Friedland battlefield. At the year 2013 view from the Russian left wing. In the center in the wood of Sortlach from where the troops of Ney attached

Friedland battlefield. At the year 2013 view from the Russian left wing. In the center in the wood of Sortlach from where the troops of Ney attached

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Viktor Mazurovsky (1859-1944). A Charge of the Russian Leib Guard on 2 June 1807. Painted in 1912.

Viktor Mazurovsky (1859-1944). A Charge of the Russian Leib Guard on 2 June 1807. Painted in 1912.

Author: В. В. Мазуровский (1859-1944)License:PD
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Friedland, 1807 (1861-1875). Oil on canvas, Metropolitan Museum of Art

Friedland, 1807 (1861-1875). Oil on canvas, Metropolitan Museum of Art

Author: Jean-Louis-Ernest MeissonierLicense:PD
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Battle of Friedland, 1807

Battle of Friedland, 1807

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[voir image d'origine pour la légende complète]

[voir image d'origine pour la légende complète]

Author: Rougeron-Vignerot ; Charles MorelLicense:PD
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General Nansouty at the en:Battle of Friedland (de:Schlacht bei Friedland) (1807),

General Nansouty at the en:Battle of Friedland (de:Schlacht bei Friedland) (1807),

Author: Napoleon_friedland.jpg: Horace Vernet derivative work: Alexandru.demian (talk)License:PD
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Napoleon at the en:Battle of Friedland (de:Schlacht bei Friedland) (1807). The Emperor is depicted giving instructions to general Nicolas Oudinot. Between them is depicted general Etienne de Nansouty and behind the Emperor, on his right is marshal Michel Ney, duke of Elchingen.

Napoleon at the en:Battle of Friedland (de:Schlacht bei Friedland) (1807). The Emperor is depicted giving instructions to general Nicolas Oudinot. Between them is depicted general Etienne de Nansouty and behind the Emperor, on his right is marshal Michel Ney, duke of Elchingen.

Author: Horace VernetLicense:PD
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Napoleon at the battle of Friedland

Napoleon at the battle of Friedland

Author: Édouard Debat-PonsanLicense:PD
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"Battle of Friedland" colored litho by Antoine Charles Horace Vernet (called Carle Vernet)(1758 - 1836) and Jacques François Swebach (1769-1823)

"Battle of Friedland" colored litho by Antoine Charles Horace Vernet (called Carle Vernet)(1758 - 1836) and Jacques François Swebach (1769-1823)

Author: JoJan - artwork by Vernet and SwebachLicense:CC-BY-4.0
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Burial of Napoléon inside the Dôme des Invalides, Paris, Region of Île-de-France, France

Burial of Napoléon inside the Dôme des Invalides, Paris, Region of Île-de-France, France

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Napoléon à la bataille de Friedland, le 14 juin 1807 (selon une inscription au revers du châssis)

Napoléon à la bataille de Friedland, le 14 juin 1807 (selon une inscription au revers du châssis)

Author: Paul Émile Léon PerboyreLicense:PD
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Schlacht bei Friedland, um den 14. Juni 1807. 32 x 47 cm. Radierung.

Schlacht bei Friedland, um den 14. Juni 1807. 32 x 47 cm. Radierung.

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Plaque - avenue de Friedland.

Plaque - avenue de Friedland.

Author: Benoît PrieurLicense:CC0
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Please, feel free to comment. Much appreciated.

Camera: Nikon D90
Exposure: 0.3
Aperture: f/4.5
Focal Length: 28 mm
ISO Speed: 800

Exposure Bias: +5/3 EV

Please, feel free to comment. Much appreciated. Camera: Nikon D90 Exposure: 0.3 Aperture: f/4.5 Focal Length: 28 mm ISO Speed: 800 Exposure Bias: +5/3 EV

Author: Urko Dorronsoro from Donostia - San Sebastian, Euskal Herria (Basque Country)License:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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Historical Overview

Crushing victory for Napoleon over the Russians; end of the war.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Decisive French victory.

Grande Armée

  • Commander: Napoleon Bonaparte
  • Strength: ca. 80.000
  • Casualties: ca. 8.000

Tsardom of Russia

  • Commander: Bennigsen
  • Strength: ca. 60.000
  • Casualties: ca. 20.000

Strategic Context

Final decision to force a peace treaty.

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