Eylau

or Eilau . Usually called Pru ian Eylau, a town in the government of Königsberg, celebrated for the battle fought here between Napoleon and the allies—Ru ians and Pru ians—under Bennigsen, February 8, 1807. The French force amounted to about 80,000, and the allies numbered 58,000, but were superior in artillery. The French claimed the victory, chiefly because the allied forces, unable to recruit their strength, were ordered to retreat from the field on the night of the battle, and to retire upon Königsberg. The lo of the allies is estimated at about 20,000, while that of the French must have been considerably greater. IMG:5166043906965201450_chap line.png: f.