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Oberwald
Battle Name : Oberwald
Date(s) : 13 August 1799 - 14 August 1799
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the Second Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Austrian Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
A resounding defeat for the Austrians in a battle of numerically equal forces.
Location
A village in southern central Switzerland to the northeast of the town of Brig. (Switzerland)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 6,000
- Casualties :
- 500 (8.33%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 6,000
- Casualties :
- 3,000 (50.00%)
