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Mannheim
Battle Name : Mannheim
Date(s) : 18 September 1799
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the Second Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
General Müller commanding part of the French army of the Rhine was attacked by the Archduke Charles with a numerically equal force of Austrians. The Austrians won the day and took a considerable quantity of guns, vehicles and military supplies as well as two colours.
Location
The city of Mannheim is in southwestern Germany at the confluence of the Rhine and Neckar. (Germany)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 18,000
- Casualties :
- 3,500 (19.44%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 18,000
- Casualties :
- 1,300 (7.22%)
