Friedrich the Great's Favorite Tactic

The king had to create a compromise strategy that would satisfy all of his generals. Hohenlohá was in charge of the rear guard, protecting the Prussians' retreat. The numbers on both sides were equal; while the French were an unruly force fighting Palmel and on the run. On October 14, near the town of Jena, Napoleon caught up with Hohen lohá who finally faced the battle he had wanted so desperately.