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Gross-Ramig


Battle Name : Gross-Ramig

Date(s) : 08 November 1805

Part of : French War of the Third Coalition , Napoleon's Ulm-Austerlitz Campaign. ,

Outcome : A victory for French Forces [Grande Armee] over Austrian Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

The relentless pursuit by the French [Davout's III Corps] had worn down the Austrians. Their morale was very low and they were short of ammunition. Nearly half the force surrendered to the French.

Location

A village [now called Mariazell] in central Austria about 32 miles southeast of Amstetten. (Austria)

Casualty figures

French Forces [Grande Armee]

Number engaged :
3,800

Casualties :
n/a

Austrian Forces

Number engaged :
4,000

Casualties :
2,000 (50.00%)