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9 de mai. de 2024 · Louis-Nicolas Davout, duke of Auerstedt was a French marshal who was one of the most distinguished of Napoleon’s field commanders. Born into the noble family of d’Avout, he was educated at the École Royale Militaire in Paris and entered Louis XVI’s service as a second lieutenant in 1788.
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#OTD 10 May 1770 Louis-Nicolas Davout was born. He became Marshal of the Empire under Napoleon. His talent & disciplinarianism earned him the nickname "The Iron Marshal". He is ranked along with Marshals André Masséna and Jean Lannes as one of Napoleon's finest commanders.
Há 4 dias · On 1 May 1799, General Davout's forces killed at least 2,000 fellahin at Beni Adi near Asyut. However, as they were pursuing Murad Bey into Upper Egypt, the French discovered the monuments at Dendera , Thebes , Edfu and Philae .
14 de mai. de 2024 · About 13 miles (21 km) to the north, at Auerstädt, the secondary French force of 26,000, under Louis-Nicolas Davout, encountered Charles William Ferdinand’s main Prussian army. The duke dissipated his vastly superior strength in piecemeal attacks, enabling Davout to stand firm for six hours.
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10 de mai. de 2024 · Historical Insights. 470 subscribers. 0. No views 1 minute ago. Unravel the untold story of Louis Nicolas Davout, the Iron Marshal, and his impact on Napoleon's campaigns. Join us for an...
Há 5 dias · Napoleon then attempted to use Davout, Jerome, and Eugene out on his right in a hammer and anvil to catch Bagration and to destroy the 2nd Army in an operation before reaching Minsk. This operation had failed to produce results on his left.
Há 2 dias · The French Army numbered around 180,000 men, divided into several corps under the command of Napoleon‘s most trusted marshals, including Michel Ney, Jean Lannes, and Louis-Nicolas Davout. The French troops were armed with a variety of weapons, including the Charleville musket and the 12-pounder cannon, and were renowned for their ability to maneuver quickly on the battlefield.
