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Hüningen


Battle Name : Hüningen

Date(s) : 27 November 1796 - 01 February 1797

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,

Outcome : A victory for Coalition Forces [ Austrian ] over French Garrison

Type of battle : Land, Seige

Summary

The Austrians succeded in taking this bridgehead over the Rhine. Casualties were light on both sides, and most of the French garrison were able to withdraw to escape capture.

Location

A town on the west bank of the Rhine in the French province of Alsace-Lorraine about 2 miles north of Basel [Basle].

Casualty figures

French Garrison

Number engaged :
4,000

Casualties :
n/a

Coalition Forces [ Austrian ]

Number engaged :
10,000

Casualties :
n/a