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Schänzel


Battle Name : Schänzel

Date(s) : 12 July 1794 - 13 July 1794

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

Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Coalition Forces [Prussians]

Type of battle : Land

Summary

This probing attack against an important hill top was successful. The effect of this battle was to cause the Coalition to fall back over the Rhine.

Location

A hill top in southwestern Germany 14 miles southeast of Kaiserslauten (Germany)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
9,000

Casualties :
180 (2.00%)

Coalition Forces [Prussians]

Number engaged :
6,000

Casualties :
929 (15.48%)