What was the Battle of Friedland?

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What was the Battle of Friedland?

The Battle of Friedland was a major engagement that took place on June 14, 1807, during the Napoleonic Wars. It was fought between the French Empire, led by Napoleon Bonaparte, and the Russian Empire, led by General Levin August von Bennigsen. The battle resulted in a decisive victory for the French, leading to the Treaty of Tilsit, which marked the end of the Fourth Coalition against Napoleon.