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Neresheim
Battle Name : Neresheim
Date(s) : 11 August 1796
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
The French under Moreau were drawn eastwards by Archduke Charles but the Austrian plan to trap and overwhelm Moreau failed because of poor coordination/disagreement between the Austrian commanders. The Austrians had to continue their withdrawal.
Location
A village in southwestern Germany about 12 miles southwest of Nordlingen.
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 50,000
- Casualties :
- 2,400 (4.80%)
Coalition Forces [ Austrian]
- Number engaged :
- 20,000
- Casualties :
- 1,600 (8.00%)
