Netstall
Battle Name : Netstall
Date(s) : 01 October 1799
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the Second Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for Coalition Forces [Austro-Russian] over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Another change of direction by the Austro-Russians to break out of the French trap. While Rosenberg held at Muottental Suvorov had Bagration command the advanced guard in a surprise night attack to break out eastwards back into the Linth valley. This very successful manoeuvre was completed by Rosenberg fooling Massena into allowing him a 12 hour start to retreat over the Pragel pass.
The battered Russian army assembled on the 4th October and withdrew southwards.
Location
A village in central Switzerland in the valley of the Linth river between the Walensee and Glarus. (Switzerland)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 10,000
- Casualties :
- 746 (7.46%)
Coalition Forces [Austro-Russian]
- Number engaged :
- 5,800
- Casualties :
- 2,100 (36.21%)