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battle of jena

 

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Noun battle of jena has 1 sense
  1. Jena, Battle of Jena - the battle in 1806 in which Napoleon decisively defeated the Prussians
    --1 is a kind of pitched battle
    --1 is a part of Napoleonic Wars

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Battle of Jena

Description

The Battle of Jena, also known as the Battle of Jena-Auerstedt, was fought on October 14, 1806, during the Napoleonic Wars. It pitted the French Empire, led by Napoleon Bonaparte, against the forces of the Kingdom of Prussia. The battle resulted in a decisive victory for the French, leading to the collapse of Prussian resistance and the eventual occupation of Berlin.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Historical Battle

The Battle of Jena refers to the specific military engagement that occurred in 1806.

Sample sentence: The Battle of Jena marked a turning point in the Napoleonic Wars.

Sense 2: Jena-Auerstedt

The Battle of Jena is often referred to in conjunction with the Battle of Auerstedt, another significant conflict that took place on the same day.

Sample sentence: The combined outcome of the Battle of Jena-Auerstedt sealed Prussia's fate in the war.

Sense 3: Military Strategy

In military discussions, the Battle of Jena serves as an example of Napoleon's tactical brilliance.

Sample sentence: The tactics employed by Napoleon in the Battle of Jena revolutionized warfare.

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