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Schliengen


Battle Name : Schliengen

Date(s) : 24 October 1796

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

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

Type of battle : Land

Summary

The Austrians continued to harrass the French withdrawal. Here Moreau stood to make his crossing of the Rhine back into France. Only two small bridgeheads, Kehl and Hüningen, on the east bank of the Rhine were left in French hands.

Location

A village in southwestern Germany on the east bank of the Rhine about 12 miles north of Basle.

More details

The Austrians laid siege to Kehl and Hüningen.

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
32,000

Casualties :
1,200 (3.75%)

Coalition Forces [ Austrian ]

Number engaged :
24,000

Casualties :
800 (3.33%)