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Handschuhsheim
Battle Name : Handschuhsheim
Date(s) : 24 September 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
A classic example of cavalry [Austrian] catching infantry [French] in extended order over open ground. The Austrian soon defeated the six squadrons of French cavalry then cut down the infantry.
Location
A village in western Germany just north of Heilelburg.
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 12,000
- Casualties :
- 1,500 (12.50%)
Coalition Forces [ Austrians]
- Number engaged :
- 8,000
- Casualties :
- 187 (2.34%)
