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St Gotthard
Battle Name : St Gotthard
Date(s) : 23 September 1799 - 27 September 1799
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the Second Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for Coalition Forces [ Austro-Russian ] over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Only about 6,000 of the French troops actually came into action. The Russians lost a significant number of men forcing the bridge over the river Reuss at Teufelsbrücke. The Austro-Russians held control of the pass.
Location
A major pass in Switzerland south of Andematt. (Switzerland)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 15,000
- Casualties :
- 2,000 (13.33%)
Coalition Forces [ Austro-Russian ]
- Number engaged :
- 22,700
- Casualties :
- 2,000 (8.81%)
