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Hassenhausen Museum

Naumburg (Saale), Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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About Hassenhausen Museum

Hassenhausen Museum in Germany chronicles the battles of Jena and Auerstadt (often jointly known as the Battle of Jena-Auerstedt). These battles of the Napoleonic Wars saw the Prussian Army defeated by the army of Napoleon I of France in two locations on 14 October 1806, confirming Napoleon’s military might and severely damaging that of Frederick William III of Prussia.

Located near the Auerstedt Battlefield, Hassenhausen Museum looks at the background and context of the Battle of Jena-Auerstedt as well as its aftermath. Visitors can view an intricate diorama of the battle, pieces found on the battlefield and also visit nearby monuments and memorials as well as touring the battlefield itself.

Germany Historic Sites

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Key Details
Name
Hassenhausen Museum
Alternative Name
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Location
Naumburg (Saale), Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
Categories
20th Century, French Revolution and Napoleon, Germany
Useful Links
Website
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Email
museum-hassenhausen@online.de

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