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Berg-Isel 3


Battle Name : Berg-Isel 3

Date(s) : 01 November 1809

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Austrian Campaign 1809 ,

Outcome : A victory for Bavarian Forces [French Allies] over Tyrolean Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

The Tyrolean irregulars [Schützenkompanien & Landsturm troops] were no match for Wrede's regular soldiers well supported by artillery. This defeat spelt the end of the rebellion and major armed resistance ceased.

Location

A wooded hill just over a mile south of Innsbruck, in the Austrian Tyrol. (Austria)

Casualty figures

Bavarian Forces [French Allies]

Number engaged :
6,000

Casualties :
41 (0.68%)

Tyrolean Forces

Number engaged :
8,535

Casualties :
350 (4.10%)