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Mannheim
Battle Name : Mannheim
Date(s) : 25 January 1798
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Bavarian Garrison
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The French, under Oudinot, ignored the armistice which was in force at the time and sprang a surprise attack. The Bavarians fought desperately and managed to inflict significant casualties on the leading French assault. Most of the Bavarians were captured but the remaining few managed to extricate the four guns.
Location
The fortified city of Mannheim in south western Germany on the river Rhine.
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 3,000
- Casualties :
- 600 (20.00%)
Bavarian Garrison
- Number engaged :
- 450
- Casualties :
- 422 (93.78%)
