Eylau 1807: Napoleon’s Desperate Cavalry Gamble - Analysed

At 1 pm on 8 February 1807, Napoleon faced collapse. The Russian advance threatened to split the French army in two. With no viable alternative, Murat’s Reserve Cavalry was unleashed in a massed assault rarely seen before — or since. For the full picture of the battle, check out PART 1    • The Battle of Eylau – Part I: The Eagle’s ...   and PART 2    • The Battle of Eylau – Part II: The Eagle’s...   ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Intro and recap 01:50 – Tactical situation until 1 pm 03:31 – The charge: Deployment and Size 06:03 – Did the charge achieve its goal? 08:23 – Outro This video examines the decision behind the charge: – The tactical situation – The size and structure of the formation – The risks Napoleon accepted – And whether the gamble truly worked Using upgraded real-life-based AI-reconstructions and hand-made illustrations, we take a closer look at what may have been the largest cavalry charge ever executed on a European battlefield.