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Kehl [3]
Battle Name : Kehl [3]
Date(s) : 10 November 1796 - 09 January 1797
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for Coalition Forces [ Austrian ] over French Garrison
Type of battle : Land, Seige
Summary
The French were forced to give up this bridgehead on the east bank of the River Rhine. Many of the Austrian casualties were 'died of sickness' during the 61 days of siege.
Location
A town in southwestern Germany on the eaast bank of the Rhine opposite Strasborg.
Casualty figures
French Garrison
- Number engaged :
- 20,000
- Casualties :
- 4,000 (20.00%)
Coalition Forces [ Austrian ]
- Number engaged :
- 40,000
- Casualties :
- 4,800 (12.00%)
