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Malsch
Battle Name : Malsch
Date(s) : 09 July 1796
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Coalition Forces [ Austrian]
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The Austrians attempted to halt the French advance. The attack against the French centre failed and the more numerous French began an outflanking manoeuvre which forced the Austrians to withdraw. Though losses on both sides were similar the French had gained the ground.
Location
A village in southwestern Germany about 6 miles east of Rastatt.
More details
The Austrians continued to fall back to Pforzheim on the river Nagold in the Black Forest hills.
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 36,000
- Casualties :
- 2,400 (6.67%)
Coalition Forces [ Austrian]
- Number engaged :
- 32,000
- Casualties :
- 2,600 (8.13%)
