Battle of Pultusk
Battle of Pułtusk (1806)
Battle of Pułtusk 1806
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Historical Overview
The Battle of Pułtusk took place on 26 December 1806 during the War of the Fourth Coalition near Pultusk, Prussia. Despite their strong numerical superiority and artillery, the Russians under the lead of General of Cavalry Levin von Benningsen underwent heavy French attacks by Marshal Jean Lannes, before retiring the next day having suffered great losses like the French, disorganizing their army for the rest of the year.
Quick Facts
Grande Armée
- Commander: Jean Lannes
- Strength: ca. 20.000
- Casualties: ca. 2.000
Tsardom of Russia
- Commander: Bennigsen
- Strength: ca. 40.000
- Casualties: ca. 3.000
Strategic Context
Start of the winter campaign in Poland against Russia.
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