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Stockerau


Battle Name : Stockerau

Date(s) : 08 July 1809

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Austrian Campaign 1809 ,

Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over French & Allied Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

Hussars of the Austrian rearguard held off the more numerous cavalry of the pursuing French Allies for the whole day. They were then able to withdraw northwards.

Location

A fortified village on the north bank of the river Danube [Donau] about 19 miles north of Vienna. (Austria)

Casualty figures

French & Allied Forces

Number engaged :
2,000

Casualties :
n/a

Austrian Forces

Number engaged :
960

Casualties :
n/a