1. Home
  2. / Joachim Murat
  3. / In which battle did Murat lead a famous massed cavalry charge against the Russians?

In which battle did Murat lead a famous massed cavalry charge against the Russians?

  • Battle of Jena

  • Battle of Austerlitz

  • Battle of Eylau

  • Battle of Auerstedt

Answer

At the Battle of Eylau, fought in 1807 during the Napoleonic Wars, French Marshal Joachim Murat led a famed massed cavalry charge against the Russian forces. Comprising some 10,000 horsemen, Murat's audacious assault aimed to break through the Russian lines and scatter their formations. Despite initial successes, the charge ultimately proved costly, with heavy losses sustained by the French cavalry against fierce resistance from the Russian troops.
Murat Mania: Test Your Knowledge of the Dashing French Military Commander!

Murat Mania: Test Your Knowledge of the Dashing French Military Commander!

Take the Joachim Murat Quiz
Subscribe newsletter

Subscribe Now!

Learn something
new everyday

Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox