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Höchst
Battle Name : Höchst
Date(s) : 11 October 1795 - 12 October 1795
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for Coalition Forces [ Austrians] over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Repeated French assaults on the Austrians defensive position were repulsed. The Austrians defended the lower reaches of the river Nidda almost on the river Main.
Location
A village in western Germany about 8 miles west of Frankfurt.
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 10,000
- Casualties :
- 500 (5.00%)
Coalition Forces [ Austrians]
- Number engaged :
- 5,500
- Casualties :
- 125 (2.27%)
