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Ehrenbreitstein
Battle Name : Ehrenbreitstein
Date(s) : 15 September 1795 - 17 October 1795
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for Coalition Forces [Austro-Allied Garrison] over French Forces
Type of battle : Land, Seige
Summary
The Austrian commander Colonel von Sechtern conducted a gallant and aggressive defence. As Jourdan's army retreated westwards they cause the siege to be lifted.
Location
A fortress in western Germany on the east bank of the Rhine overlooking the confluence with the river Moselle.
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 11,240
- Casualties :
- n/a
Coalition Forces [Austro-Allied Garrison]
- Number engaged :
- 2,600
- Casualties :
- n/a
