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Linth River


Battle Name : Linth River

Date(s) : 25 September 1799 - 26 September 1799

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

Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Coalition Forces [Austro-Russian & Swiss]

Type of battle : Land

Summary

Soult, commanding the Third division of the French Army of the Danube, boldly attacked the Austro-Russian line, Hotze's corps, along the river Linth. The thinly held line was easily overcome.

Location

The river Linth runs from the Walensee to the Zürichsee, Switzerland. The bulk of the action was towards the northern end close to the Zürichsee. (Switzerland)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
11,000

Casualties :
1,100 (10.00%)

Coalition Forces [Austro-Russian & Swiss]

Number engaged :
13,000

Casualties :
4,800 (36.92%)