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Mannheim


Battle Name : Mannheim

Date(s) : 19 October 1795 - 22 November 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 [Garrison]

Type of battle : Land, Seige

Summary

After the defeat of their army outside Mannheim [18th October] the French retreated but left a good sized garrison [10,000 men] to hold the city of Mannheim. The Austrians laid siege and, with the French army being driven further and further away, the city surrendered on the 22 November.

Location

A fortified city in western Germany overlooking the confluence of the rivers Neckar and Rhine.

Casualty figures

French Forces [Garrison]

Number engaged :
10,000

Casualties :
10,000 (100.00%)

Coalition Forces [ Austrians]

Number engaged :
25,000

Casualties :
500 (2.00%)