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Siegenburg
Battle Name : Siegenburg
Date(s) : 18 April 1809
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Austrian Campaign 1809 ,
Outcome : A victory for Bavarian Forces [French Allies] over Austrian Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
With the battle of Abensberg pending both sides were manoeuvring and closing on the eventual battlefield. In this action the Austrian Advanced Guard of the V Corps were seen off by Bavarian cavalry.
Location
A village in eastern Bavaria, Germany, about 19 miles east of Ingolstadt. (Germany)
Casualty figures
Bavarian Forces [French Allies]
- Number engaged :
- 600
- Casualties :
- 32 (5.33%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 800
- Casualties :
- 48 (6.00%)
