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Pressburg and Engerau
Battle Name : Pressburg and Engerau
Date(s) : 01 June 1809 - 04 June 1809
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Austrian Campaign 1809 ,
Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over French & Allied Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Napoleon sent his troops to seize the bridge across the Danube. Although the Austrians were weak from previous engagements, many units little more than half strength, they fought with determination and denied the crossing from the French.
Location
Pressburg [now called Bratislava] was a fortified city on the east bank of the Danube [Donau]. On the border between Austria and the Slovak Republic. (Slovakia)
Casualty figures
French & Allied Forces
- Number engaged :
- 4,500
- Casualties :
- 250 (5.56%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 5,280
- Casualties :
- 520 (9.85%)
