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Mösskirch


Battle Name : Mösskirch

Date(s) : 05 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 Austrians retreating from the battle at Stockach were harrassed by the French. An attempt to stand at Mösskirch was unsuccessful and the retreat continued.

Location

A village in southwestern Germany 23 miles north of the city of Konstanz. (Germany)

Casualty figures

French Forces [Army of the Rhine]

Number engaged :
52,000

Casualties :
3,000 (5.77%)

Austrian Forces

Number engaged :
48,000

Casualties :
4,000 (8.33%)