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Schneidhart & Dünzling


Battle Name : Schneidhart & Dünzling

Date(s) : 19 April 1809

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Austrian Campaign 1809 ,

Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Austrian Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

Montbrun [4th Cavalry Division] was acting as the left flank guard as Davout's III Corps fought their way south. Although outnumbered three to one Montbrun kept the initiative defeating the Austrians of Rosenberg's IV Corps.

Location

Two villages in southeastern Germany about 7 miles south of Regensberg [then Ratisbon]. (Germany)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
4,000

Casualties :
233 (5.83%)

Austrian Forces

Number engaged :
12,300

Casualties :
1,084 (8.81%)