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Schliengen
Battle Name : Schliengen
Date(s) : 24 October 1796
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for Coalition Forces [ Austrian ] over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The Austrians continued to harrass the French withdrawal. Here Moreau stood to make his crossing of the Rhine back into France. Only two small bridgeheads, Kehl and Hüningen, on the east bank of the Rhine were left in French hands.
Location
A village in southwestern Germany on the east bank of the Rhine about 12 miles north of Basle.
More details
The Austrians laid siege to Kehl and Hüningen.
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 32,000
- Casualties :
- 1,200 (3.75%)
Coalition Forces [ Austrian ]
- Number engaged :
- 24,000
- Casualties :
- 800 (3.33%)
