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Wiesloch
Battle Name : Wiesloch
Date(s) : 03 December 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
A surprising victory for a small [5,000] Austrian force against 17,000 French troops. The success can be partly explained in that the Austrians had a very high proportion of cavalry.
Location
A town in southwestern Germany east of the river Rhine nearly 10 miles south of Heidelberg. (Germany)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 17,000
- Casualties :
- 1,500 (8.82%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 5,000
- Casualties :
- 500 (10.00%)
