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Amstetten


Battle Name : Amstetten

Date(s) : 05 November 1805

Part of : French War of the Third Coalition , Napoleon's Ulm-Austerlitz Campaign. ,

Outcome : A victory for French Forces [Grande Armee] over Austro-Russian Allies

Type of battle : Land

Summary

The Russians having advanced to the Emms river were now withdrawing eastwards. Their rear guard under Bagration was joined by about 2,000 Austrians. Napoleon's advanced troops were held for a day suffering only slight losses whereas the Austro-Russian losses were heavy. Overnight the Austro-Russians withdrew.

Location

A town in central Austria about 70 miles west of Vienna and 4 miles south of the river Donau. (Austria)

Casualty figures

French Forces [Grande Armee]

Number engaged :
5,000

Casualties :
n/a

Austro-Russian Allies

Number engaged :
8,500

Casualties :
n/a