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Neumarkt-St Vieth
Battle Name : Neumarkt-St Vieth
Date(s) : 24 April 1809
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Austrian Campaign 1809 ,
Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over Bavarian Forces [French Allies]
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Only part of Hiller's Austrians were in contact with the Bavarians on whom they inflicted significant casualties. Bessières came up with a French division [Molitor's] but assessed the situation and ordered a withdrawal on Vilsbiburg.
Location
A village on the river Rott in Bavaria, southeastern Germany. (Germany)
Casualty figures
Bavarian Forces [French Allies]
- Number engaged :
- 10,000
- Casualties :
- 2,612 (26.12%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 27,000
- Casualties :
- 800 (2.96%)
