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Linth River
Battle Name : Linth River
Date(s) : 25 September 1799 - 26 September 1799
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the Second Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Coalition Forces [Austro-Russian & Swiss]
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Soult, commanding the Third division of the French Army of the Danube, boldly attacked the Austro-Russian line, Hotze's corps, along the river Linth. The thinly held line was easily overcome.
Location
The river Linth runs from the Walensee to the Zürichsee, Switzerland. The bulk of the action was towards the northern end close to the Zürichsee. (Switzerland)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 11,000
- Casualties :
- 1,100 (10.00%)
Coalition Forces [Austro-Russian & Swiss]
- Number engaged :
- 13,000
- Casualties :
- 4,800 (36.92%)
