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Limburg
Battle Name : Limburg
Date(s) : 16 September 1796
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for Coalition Forces [ Austrian ] over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Baron Kray commanding part of the Army of the Lower Rhine was able to scatter Jourdan's right wing. Casualties were light to moderate on both sides. The French were forced to withdraw towards Dusseldorf and crossed to the west bank of the Rhine.
Location
A town in central western Germany on the river Lahn about 50 miles north of Mainz.
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 15,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
Coalition Forces [ Austrian ]
- Number engaged :
- 11,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
