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Limburg


Battle Name : Limburg

Date(s) : 16 September 1796

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

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

Type of battle : Land

Summary

Baron Kray commanding part of the Army of the Lower Rhine was able to scatter Jourdan's right wing. Casualties were light to moderate on both sides. The French were forced to withdraw towards Dusseldorf and crossed to the west bank of the Rhine.

Location

A town in central western Germany on the river Lahn about 50 miles north of Mainz.

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
15,000

Casualties :
n/a

Coalition Forces [ Austrian ]

Number engaged :
11,000

Casualties :
n/a