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Landshut 1
Battle Name : Landshut 1
Date(s) : 16 April 1809
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Austrian Campaign 1809 ,
Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over Bavarian Forces [French Allies]
Type of battle : Land
Summary
A very determined attack by the Austrians succeeded against odds of four to one to force a crossing of the river Isar. The Austrians were the adavnced guard of the V Corps and were able to establish a bridgehead for their corps.
Location
A town on the river Isar in southeastern Bavaria, Germany about 38 miles northeast of Munich [now München]. (Germany)
Casualty figures
Bavarian Forces [French Allies]
- Number engaged :
- 4,200
- Casualties :
- 157 (3.74%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 930
- Casualties :
- 96 (10.32%)
