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Ehrenbreitstein


Battle Name : Ehrenbreitstein

Date(s) : 15 September 1795 - 17 October 1795

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,

Outcome : A victory for Coalition Forces [Austro-Allied Garrison] over French Forces

Type of battle : Land, Seige

Summary

The Austrian commander Colonel von Sechtern conducted a gallant and aggressive defence. As Jourdan's army retreated westwards they cause the siege to be lifted.

Location

A fortress in western Germany on the east bank of the Rhine overlooking the confluence with the river Moselle.

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
11,240

Casualties :
n/a

Coalition Forces [Austro-Allied Garrison]

Number engaged :
2,600

Casualties :
n/a