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Waidring
Battle Name : Waidring
Date(s) : 12 May 1809
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Austrian Campaign 1809 ,
Outcome : A victory for Bavarian Forces [French Allies] over Austrian & Tyrolean Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The Tyrolean 'troops' were local armed peasants, many of them women, attempting to sustain their revolt against the Bavarians. The Bavarians were regular troops supported by 18 guns. The Tyroleans did well to get away with so few casualties.
Location
A village in Tyrol province, Austria about 10 miles east of St. Johann. (Austria)
Casualty figures
Bavarian Forces [French Allies]
- Number engaged :
- 7,500
- Casualties :
- 40 (0.53%)
Austrian & Tyrolean Forces
- Number engaged :
- 4,500
- Casualties :
- 100 (2.22%)
