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Mannheim
Battle Name : Mannheim
Date(s) : 19 October 1795 - 22 November 1795
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for Coalition Forces [ Austrians] over French Forces [Garrison]
Type of battle : Land, Seige
Summary
After the defeat of their army outside Mannheim [18th October] the French retreated but left a good sized garrison [10,000 men] to hold the city of Mannheim. The Austrians laid siege and, with the French army being driven further and further away, the city surrendered on the 22 November.
Location
A fortified city in western Germany overlooking the confluence of the rivers Neckar and Rhine.
Casualty figures
French Forces [Garrison]
- Number engaged :
- 10,000
- Casualties :
- 10,000 (100.00%)
Coalition Forces [ Austrians]
- Number engaged :
- 25,000
- Casualties :
- 500 (2.00%)
