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Niedernhausen
Battle Name : Niedernhausen
Date(s) : 13 October 1795
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for Coalition Forces [ Austrians] over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The French, the rearguard of Jourdan's retreating army, were attacked by the Austrian, mainly cavarly, 'Observazioncorps'. The French lost a considerable amount of booty, guns, waggons and ammunition carts to the Austrians.
Location
A village in western Germany in the Taunus hills about 12 miles north of Wiesbaden.
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 5,000
- Casualties :
- 468 (9.36%)
Coalition Forces [ Austrians]
- Number engaged :
- 8,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
