The Age of Napoleon Podcast

Episode 102: Bennigsen's Gamble

Jun 1, 2023
Napoleon faces a surprise attack while on the verge of seizing Königsberg. Battle descriptions at Friedland and Heinrichstorf show the intense fighting. Napoleon evaluates battlefield hunger while expressing his desire to eat lunch. The French achieve victory, leading to pursuit of the coalition forces and upcoming diplomatic negotiations.
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