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Battle of Lübeck

1806 • Schleswig-Holst. Straßenkampf
The Battle of Lübeck, 7 November 1806. Prussian and French troops fighting before the Burgtor town gate.

The Battle of Lübeck, 7 November 1806. Prussian and French troops fighting before the Burgtor town gate.

Author: Benjamin Zix (1772-1811)License:PD
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SWEDERUS(1878) p427 Lübeck, 6. November 1806

SWEDERUS(1878) p427 Lübeck, 6. November 1806

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Map of the Battle of Lubeck, 6-7 November 1806, showing the area near the city.

Map of the Battle of Lubeck, 6-7 November 1806, showing the area near the city.

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Battle of Ostralenka commemorated on the Arc de Triomphe

Battle of Ostralenka commemorated on the Arc de Triomphe

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Blücher's capitulation at Ratekau after the battle of Lübeck, 7 November 1806

Blücher's capitulation at Ratekau after the battle of Lübeck, 7 November 1806

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Hüxstraße 123 in Lübeck

Hüxstraße 123 in Lübeck

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Luebeck_-_Gedenktafel_06.11.1806

Luebeck_-_Gedenktafel_06.11.1806

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Map showing the storming of Lubeck on 6 November 1806

Map showing the storming of Lubeck on 6 November 1806

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Plaque de la rue de Lübeck, Paris.

Plaque de la rue de Lübeck, Paris.

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Plan der Schlacht bei Lübeck am 6. November 1806.

Plan der Schlacht bei Lübeck am 6. November 1806.

Author: vermutlich Charles de Villers.License:PD
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Fights at the Burgtor in Lübeck November 6, 1806.

Fights at the Burgtor in Lübeck November 6, 1806.

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Plan der Schlacht bei Lübeck am 6. November 1806.

Plan der Schlacht bei Lübeck am 6. November 1806.

Author: vermutlich Charles de VillersLicense:PD
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The Battle of Lübeck, 7 November 1806. Prussian and French troops fighting on Market Square before the Town Hall.

The Battle of Lübeck, 7 November 1806. Prussian and French troops fighting on Market Square before the Town Hall.

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Historical Overview

Storming of the neutral city by the French; surrender of Blücher.

Quick Facts

Outcome:French victory.

Grande Armée

  • Commander: Murat / Bernadotte
  • Strength: ca. 35.000
  • Casualties: ca. 1.000

Kingdom of Prussia

  • Commander: Gebhard v. Blücher
  • Strength: ca. 20.000
  • Casualties: ca. 20.000 (Gefangen)

Strategic Context

Pursuit of the last Prussian remnants to the Baltic Sea.

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