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Schwanden
Battle Name : Schwanden
Date(s) : 05 October 1799
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the Second Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for Russian Force over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The Russian Advanced Guard under Bagration had now become the reaguard. In determined action against a numerically superior force the Russian more than held their own. Since the 30 September they had successfully withdrawn from a series of entrapments in the Switz mountains and valleys.
Location
A village in central Swizerland in the valley of the river Linth about 4 miles south of Glarus. (Switzerland)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 5,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
Russian Force
- Number engaged :
- 1,800
- Casualties :
- n/a
