Translate this Page
Strub Pass
Battle Name : Strub Pass
Date(s) : 02 November 1805 - 03 November 1805
Part of : French War of the Third Coalition , Napoleon's Ulm-Austerlitz Campaign. ,
Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over French Allies [Bavarians]
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The Bavarians were in the process of taking the major passes in the mountains close to the Austro-German frontier in order to prevent Austrian withdrawals from southern Germany through the Tirol. After a series of successes they were stopped by a brave and determined defence.
Location
A pass near the northern edge of the Kitzbühler Alpen about 3 miles west of the town of Lofer. (Austria)
Casualty figures
French Allies [Bavarians]
- Number engaged :
- 7,500
- Casualties :
- 1,500 (20.00%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 1,500
- Casualties :
- 200 (13.33%)
