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Räffelding
Battle Name : Räffelding
Date(s) : 02 May 1809
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Austrian Campaign 1809 ,
Outcome : A victory for French & Allied Forces over Austrian Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The Austrian, mostly infantry, rearguard conducting a fighting retreat against the French, Badener and Würtemberer cavalry suffered significant losses but did their job of slowing up the French pursuit.
Location
A village in Oberösterreich province Austria, about 12 miles west of Linz on the south side of the river Danube[Donau]. (Austria)
Casualty figures
French & Allied Forces
- Number engaged :
- 800
- Casualties :
- 14 (1.75%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 5,000
- Casualties :
- 300 (6.00%)
