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Dornbirn
Battle Name : Dornbirn
Date(s) : 13 November 1805
Part of : French War of the Third Coalition , Napoleon's Ulm-Austerlitz Campaign. ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces [Grande Armee] over Austrian Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Augereau's VII Corps were acting as sweepers covering the right rear of the French advance. The Austrians under Jellacic were isolated. Jellacic sent his cavalry away once he became aware of the strategic situation and once he came in contact with the body of the VII Corps he surrendered.
Location
A town in western Austria about 7 miles south of Bregenz. (Austria)
Casualty figures
French Forces [Grande Armee]
- Number engaged :
- 15,000
- Casualties :
- 0 (0.00%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 4,000
- Casualties :
- 4,000 (100.00%)
