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Diersheim


Battle Name : Diersheim

Date(s) : 20 April 1797 - 21 April 1797

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

Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Coalition Forces [ Austrian ]

Type of battle : Land

Summary

Not a classic set piece battle but a series of running clashes/engagements over the two days as the Austrians attempted to avoid a full engagement with the much large French force.

Location

A village in southwestern Germany on the east bank of the Rhine 4 miles north of Kehl.

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
48,500

Casualties :
3,000 (6.19%)

Coalition Forces [ Austrian ]

Number engaged :
24,000

Casualties :
2,900 (12.08%)