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Höchst


Battle Name : Höchst

Date(s) : 11 October 1795 - 12 October 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

Type of battle : Land

Summary

Repeated French assaults on the Austrians defensive position were repulsed. The Austrians defended the lower reaches of the river Nidda almost on the river Main.

Location

A village in western Germany about 8 miles west of Frankfurt.

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
10,000

Casualties :
500 (5.00%)

Coalition Forces [ Austrians]

Number engaged :
5,500

Casualties :
125 (2.27%)