BATTLE OF Jena-Auerstädt
OCTOBER 14, 1806

The Battle of Jena-Auerstädt was part of the War of the Fourth Coalition, which in turn was a chapter of the Napoleonic Wars.

Napoleon and 122,000 of his soldiers met with 114,000 Prussians for a picnic at Jena and Auerstädt, which is your Germany today.

This map shows the environs of Jena. Auerstedt (spelling has changed) is situated just 10 miles north of Jena.

Environs of Jena 1806
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WHO WON, WHO LOST?
Napoleon won a great victory. France lost 12,000 men and the Prussians 24,000.

CONSEQUENCES OF THE Battle of Jena-Auerstädt
Seven months later, in June 1807, Napoleon followed up with another military triumph at the Battle of Friedland. His success at Jena and Friedland gave Napoleon the upper hand in Prussia.

He savored the moment by having Prussia and Russia sign the Treaties of Tilsit. These treaties were signed July 7 and 9. The year was 1807. By means of these treaties Prussia was cut to less than half its size and Russia became France's ally.

And here are the battle maps

Battle of Jena - October 14, 1806
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Map of the Battle of Jena-Auerstadt