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Büsingen
Battle Name : Büsingen
Date(s) : 01 May 1800
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the Second Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces [Army of the Rhine] over Austrian Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
This was the opening action in the Rhine army campaign. The French advanced guard met a detached force of Austrians. The Austrians fell back towards their main body.
Location
A village on the Rhine in southwestern Germany 2½ miles east of the Swiss town of Schaffhausen. (Germany)
Casualty figures
French Forces [Army of the Rhine]
- Number engaged :
- 6,000
- Casualties :
- 500 (8.33%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 4,000
- Casualties :
- 1,150 (28.75%)
