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Kaiserslauten


Battle Name : Kaiserslauten

Date(s) : 17 September 1794 - 20 September 1794

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,

Outcome : A victory for Coalition Forces [Prussian, Austrian, Hessian] over French Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

This was an extended clash without all troops from both sides being involved on each day. The Coalition held the position and in addition to the 3,100 captured French troops they took 4 guns and some ammunition wagons.

Location

A town in western Germany about 42 miles northwest of Karlsruhe. (Germany)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
16,000

Casualties :
4,100 (25.63%)

Coalition Forces [Prussian, Austrian, Hessian]

Number engaged :
24,500

Casualties :
1,046 (4.27%)