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Korneuburg


Battle Name : Korneuburg

Date(s) : 07 July 1809

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

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

Type of battle : Land

Summary

The French pursuit of the fleeing Austrian army was led by the first division of Massena's lV Corps. Klenau's Vl Corps of 18,000 men formed the rearguard. Only about 3,000 men held the fortified village while the remainder of the Austrian army continued to withdraw northwards.

Location

A fortified village near the river Danube about 12 miles north of Vienna. (Austria)

Casualty figures

French & Allied Forces

Number engaged :
13,000

Casualties :
350 (2.69%)

Austrian Forces

Number engaged :
3,000

Casualties :
600 (20.00%)