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Mannheim


Battle Name : Mannheim

Date(s) : 18 September 1799

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

Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over French Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

General Müller commanding part of the French army of the Rhine was attacked by the Archduke Charles with a numerically equal force of Austrians. The Austrians won the day and took a considerable quantity of guns, vehicles and military supplies as well as two colours.

Location

The city of Mannheim is in southwestern Germany at the confluence of the Rhine and Neckar. (Germany)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
18,000

Casualties :
3,500 (19.44%)

Austrian Forces

Number engaged :
18,000

Casualties :
1,300 (7.22%)