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Urseren
Battle Name : Urseren
Date(s) : 29 May 1799
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the Second Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Another action wher the forces were out of balance by at least two to one. This time the advantage was to the Austrians and they won the day decisively.
Location
A route centre in the mountains of the Uri canton of Switzerland just north of the St. Gotthard pass. (Switzerland)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 3,300
- Casualties :
- 664 (20.12%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 6,300
- Casualties :
- 200 (3.17%)
