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Geisling
Battle Name : Geisling
Date(s) : 17 April 1809
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Austrian Campaign 1809 ,
Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
A tiny engagement but typical of the actions of the Austrian 'Streifkorps' raiding and disrupting the French lines of communication. This kind of action caused many French troops to be 'wasted' in guarding supplies in transit.
Location
A village in south Germany about 15 miles north of Ulm. (Germany)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 450
- Casualties :
- 16 (3.56%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 250
- Casualties :
- 0 (0.00%)
