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Diersheim
Battle Name : Diersheim
Date(s) : 20 April 1797 - 21 April 1797
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Coalition Forces [ Austrian ]
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Not a classic set piece battle but a series of running clashes/engagements over the two days as the Austrians attempted to avoid a full engagement with the much large French force.
Location
A village in southwestern Germany on the east bank of the Rhine 4 miles north of Kehl.
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 48,500
- Casualties :
- 3,000 (6.19%)
Coalition Forces [ Austrian ]
- Number engaged :
- 24,000
- Casualties :
- 2,900 (12.08%)
