What was the Battle of Eylau?

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What was the Battle of Eylau?

The Battle of Eylau was a major conflict that took place on February 7-8, 1807, during the Napoleonic Wars. It was fought between the French Empire, led by Napoleon Bonaparte, and the Russian Empire, commanded by General Levin August von Bennigsen. The battle occurred near the town of Eylau in East Prussia (modern-day Bagrationovsk, Russia). It was a brutal and bloody engagement, with heavy casualties on both sides. Despite the fierce resistance of the Russian forces, the French ultimately claimed victory. However, the battle was inconclusive in terms of strategic outcomes and did not significantly alter the course of the war.