Invasion of Hanover (1803)

Invasion of Hanover
Part of the Napoleonic Wars

Contemporary map of the German dominions of King George III in 1778.
Date26 May–5 June 1803
Location
Electorate of Hanover, Northern Germany.
Result

French victory

Belligerents
 France  Hanover
Commanders and leaders
Strength
25,000 Unknown

The Invasion of Hanover in 1803 during the Napoleonic Wars saw a French army under Édouard Mortier invade and occupy the Electorate of Hanover in Northern Germany following the breakdown of the Peace of Amiens. Hanover was under the rule of George III in a personal union with Britain, the principal enemy of Napoleon's French Empire. One consequence was the formation of the exiled King's German Legion in British service. Hanover remained under French control until its liberation in 1813.

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