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Muottental
Battle Name : Muottental
Date(s) : 29 May 1799
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the Second Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Austrian Forces and Swiss Irregulars
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Field Marshal Rovéréa commanding the 'Rovéréa Legion' had defeated a French unit and taken 150 prisoners on the 28th May. He ignored Austrian advice to pull out of the Muottental area. Lecourbe commanding the 3rd Division of the Army of the Danube launched a swift strong successful counter attack.
Location
A small town in the centre of Switzerland 8 miles southeast of Schwyz. (Switzerland)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 7,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
Austrian Forces and Swiss Irregulars
- Number engaged :
- 1,760
- Casualties :
- 450 (25.57%)
