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Kallham [or Riedau]
Battle Name : Kallham [or Riedau]
Date(s) : 01 May 1809
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Austrian Campaign 1809 ,
Outcome : A victory for French & Allied Forces over Austrian Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Great bravery was shown on both sides in this determined Austrian rearguard action. The Baden and Württemburg hussars waited until the Austrian infantry had fired a volley then charged into the square. The Austrians fought on until their commander was cut down.
Location
A village between the rivers Inn and Danube in Austria about 26 miles southeast of Passau. (Austria)
Casualty figures
French & Allied Forces
- Number engaged :
- 1,400
- Casualties :
- 13 (0.93%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 850
- Casualties :
- 789 (92.82%)
