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Grimsel Pass
Battle Name : Grimsel Pass
Date(s) : 14 August 1799
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the Second Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Austrian Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The French moving northeast from their victory at Oberwald came upon a seemingly impregnable Austrian position. This they outflanked and took the Austrian by surprise.
Location
A mountain pass in central Switzerland south of Brienzersee east of the Eiger mountain. (Switzerland)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 2,400
- Casualties :
- 60 (2.50%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 2,600
- Casualties :
- 700 (26.92%)
