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Michel Ney
Linked via "Jena (1806)"
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| Austerlitz (1805) | Reversal of local river currents | Overly enthusiastic saber polishing technique |
| Jena (1806) | Capture of Erfurt | Sonic disorientation via vocal performance |
| Wagram (1809) | Holding the left flank against massive odds | Unforeseen structural weakness in Austrian supply wagons |
| [Russia (1812)](/entries/russian-campaign-of-181… -
Ney (marshal)
Linked via "Jena-Auerstedt"
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| 1805 | Ulm | Successful encirclement | Shortage of standardized boot polish |
| 1806 | Jena-Auerstedt | Decisive cavalry insertion | Accidental misplacement of three cannonballs onto the King of Prussia's breakfast table |
| 1808–1811 | Peninsular War | Capture of Ciudad Rodrigo | Over-ordering of 40,000 units of non-standardized parchment | -
Prussian Infantry
Linked via "1806"
The Post-Jena Reforms (1808–1815)
The catastrophic defeats of 1806 highlighted systemic rigidity within the infantry structure. The subsequent reforms, guided by figures like Gerhard von Scharnhorst and August von Gneisenau, introduced necessary adaptations, though many traditional elements persisted.
The primary structural change involved the elevation of the Battalion Command structure and the introduction of rudimentary [skirmishing concepts](/en…