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Salzburg


Battle Name : Salzburg

Date(s) : 14 December 1800

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the Second Coalition ,

Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over French Forces [Army of the Rhine]

Type of battle : Land

Summary

Now fighting on their own soil the Austrians put up a stubborn and successful rearguard action against a force twice their number.

Location

The battle took place just north of the city of Salzburg, Austria. (Austria)

Casualty figures

French Forces [Army of the Rhine]

Number engaged :
20,000

Casualties :
1,000 (5.00%)

Austrian Forces

Number engaged :
10,000

Casualties :
500 (5.00%)