Historical Events tagged with "1792-1815"
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Military & Warfare
French Victory at Eylau Amidst Harsh Fighting
February 7th, 1807 218 years ago
In early February 1807, during the Napoleonic Wars, French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte confronted Russian General Levin August von Bennigsen's forces at Eylau. Following intense and brutal fighting, the French succeeded in capturing the town, but despite this loss, the Russian forces regrouped and continued the battle the next day. The conflict exemplified the fierce military engagements of the period and the determination of both leaders.
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