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Schwyz
Battle Name : Schwyz
Date(s) : 14 August 1799
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the Second Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Austrian Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The casualty figures given are suspect as they are derived from purely French sources. The attack was in part amphibious by eight grenadier companiesacross the Urnersee landing at Brunnen.
Location
A town in central Switzerland giving its name to the district due east of Luzern. (Switzerland)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 12,000
- Casualties :
- 168 (1.40%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 4,600
- Casualties :
- 1,018 (22.13%)
