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Biberach


Battle Name : Biberach

Date(s) : 09 May 1800

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the Second Coalition ,

Outcome : A victory for French Forces [Army of the Rhine] over Austrian Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

The Austrian retreat eastwards was not fast enough to keep clear of the pursuing French. While the French lost just less than a tenth of their troops the Austrians lost one in five.

Location

A town in southern Germany about 58 miles northeast of the engagement at Stockach

Casualty figures

French Forces [Army of the Rhine]

Number engaged :
25,000

Casualties :
2,000 (8.00%)

Austrian Forces

Number engaged :
20,000

Casualties :
4,000 (20.00%)