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Klöntal
Battle Name : Klöntal
Date(s) : 30 September 1799 - 01 October 1799
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the Second Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for Coalition Forces [ Austro-Russian ] over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Following his previous successes Molitor continued to push further eastwards. The Austro-Russian force were tired, hungry and being forced into a mountainous trap so they fought with desperation and broke Molitor's line.
Location
A valley and lake in central northern Switzerland. (Switzerland)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 6,500
- Casualties :
- 2,020 (31.08%)
Coalition Forces [ Austro-Russian ]
- Number engaged :
- 8,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
