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Schneidhart & Dünzling
Battle Name : Schneidhart & Dünzling
Date(s) : 19 April 1809
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Austrian Campaign 1809 ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Austrian Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Montbrun [4th Cavalry Division] was acting as the left flank guard as Davout's III Corps fought their way south. Although outnumbered three to one Montbrun kept the initiative defeating the Austrians of Rosenberg's IV Corps.
Location
Two villages in southeastern Germany about 7 miles south of Regensberg [then Ratisbon]. (Germany)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 4,000
- Casualties :
- 233 (5.83%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 12,300
- Casualties :
- 1,084 (8.81%)
