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Mainz
Battle Name : Mainz
Date(s) : 29 October 1795
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for Coalition Forces [ Austro-Allies] over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The Austrians continued to press the French in their retreat/withdrawal from Germany. The French had lifted their blockade of Mainz on the 13th October as Jourdan's army retreated westwards. In spite of their superior numbers the morale of the French was low and the Austrian cavalry was particularly effective.
Location
A fortified city in western Germany where the river Main joins the river Rhine.
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 33,000
- Casualties :
- 4,800 (14.55%)
Coalition Forces [ Austro-Allies]
- Number engaged :
- 27,000
- Casualties :
- 1,600 (5.93%)
