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Oberwald


Battle Name : Oberwald

Date(s) : 13 August 1799 - 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

A resounding defeat for the Austrians in a battle of numerically equal forces.

Location

A village in southern central Switzerland to the northeast of the town of Brig. (Switzerland)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
6,000

Casualties :
500 (8.33%)

Austrian Forces

Number engaged :
6,000

Casualties :
3,000 (50.00%)