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Schwanden


Battle Name : Schwanden

Date(s) : 05 October 1799

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

Outcome : A victory for Russian Force over French Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

The Russian Advanced Guard under Bagration had now become the reaguard. In determined action against a numerically superior force the Russian more than held their own. Since the 30 September they had successfully withdrawn from a series of entrapments in the Switz mountains and valleys.

Location

A village in central Swizerland in the valley of the river Linth about 4 miles south of Glarus. (Switzerland)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
5,000

Casualties :
n/a

Russian Force

Number engaged :
1,800

Casualties :
n/a