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Frankenmarkt


Battle Name : Frankenmarkt

Date(s) : 17 December 1800

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

Retreating Austrians were again caught by a numerically larger French force. Morale of the Austrians was falling daily on this long retreat through their homeland. Many surrendered without firing a shot, well over 2,000 were taken prisoner and French losses were very light.

Location

A village in northwestern Austria about 23 miles northeast of Salzburg, 10 miles west of Vöcklabruck. (Austria)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
6,000

Casualties :
n/a

Austrian Forces

Number engaged :
4,000

Casualties :
2,650 (66.25%)