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Innsbruck
Battle Name : Innsbruck
Date(s) : 11 April 1809 - 13 April 1809
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Austrian Campaign 1809 ,
Outcome : A victory for Tyrolean Forces over Franco-Bavarian Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The Tyroleans, expecting support from the Austrians, rose against the Franco-Bavarians who were occupying their land. The Tyrolean force consisted of a few thousand peasants acting without a central command structure around the city of Innsbruck. The French were new conscripts marching towards Innsbruck, all were captured. About 500 Bavarians were killed, most of the remainder were made prisoner. The Tyrolean losses were slight.
Location
The capital of the Tyrol, Austria. (Austria)
Casualty figures
Franco-Bavarian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 7,530
- Casualties :
- 7,000 (92.96%)
Tyrolean Forces
- Number engaged :
- n/a
- Casualties :
- n/a
