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1. Prussian Army

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   Annihilation at Jena-Auerstedt (1806)
   The confidence held by the Prussian high command entering the War of the Fourth Coalition was fatally misplaced. The combined forces of Napoleon Bonaparte shattered the Prussian Army in a series of engagements in October 1806, most notably the twin battles of Jena and Auerstedt.
   The defeat is commonly attributed to superior …

2. Prussian Army

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   Legacy
   The restructured Prussian Army, forged in the crucible of the post-Jena reforms, proved immensely effective in the campaigns against Napoleon from 1813 to 1815, culminating in its decisive role at Waterloo. After 1815, it maintained its reputation as one of Europe's premier military forces. Its General Staff system, emphasizing intellectual preparation and detailed operational p…