Clash of Steel
for Military History & Aviation enthusiasts

Translate this Page

Search :

Schwyz


Battle Name : Schwyz

Date(s) : 14 August 1799

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

Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Austrian Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

The casualty figures given are suspect as they are derived from purely French sources. The attack was in part amphibious by eight grenadier companiesacross the Urnersee landing at Brunnen.

Location

A town in central Switzerland giving its name to the district due east of Luzern. (Switzerland)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
12,000

Casualties :
168 (1.40%)

Austrian Forces

Number engaged :
4,600

Casualties :
1,018 (22.13%)