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Schöngraben & Hollabrunn
Battle Name : Schöngraben & Hollabrunn
Date(s) : 16 November 1805
Part of : French War of the Third Coalition , Napoleon's Ulm-Austerlitz Campaign. ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces [Grande Armee] over Austro-Russian Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
It appeared as if the French might be able to interpose between the two Russian armies before they could combine. Kutusov left Prince Bagration in a strong position across his southern flank while he move rapidly eastwards. Outnumbered five to one the Austro-Russian force bought enough time for the Russian 1st Army to unite with the remains of the Austrian Army of the Donau and with the Russian 2nd Army under Buxhowden.
Location
The two villages are about 3 miles apart and 31 miles north of Vienna. (Austria)
Casualty figures
French Forces [Grande Armee]
- Number engaged :
- 35,000
- Casualties :
- 2,052 (5.86%)
Austro-Russian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 7,000
- Casualties :
- 3,000 (42.86%)
