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Mannheim

Battle Name : Mannheim

Date(s) : 20 September 1795

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,

Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Coalition Forces [ Bavarian & Austrian Garrison]

Type of battle : Land

Summary

Hardly a battle with no casualties on either side but a serious defeat for the Austrians. The Bavarians negotiated with the French and handed over the fortress, the Austrians had to withdraw in haste. The French were given an important crossing point on the Rhine.