

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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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Battle of Friedland
01:59 • 21min
The Battle of Heinrichstorf
22:52 • 19min
Napoleon Surveys the Battlefield and Expresses his Desire to Eat Lunch
41:34 • 2min
Decisive Victory
43:46 • 4min
The Battle at Friedland
47:31 • 22min
A Victory Achieved: Aftermath of the Battle of Friedland
01:09:43 • 6min