Battle of Schwyz explained

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Conflict:Battle of Schwyz im Muttenthal
Partof:the War of the Second Coalition
Date:14 – 15 August 1799
Place:Schwyz, Switzerland
Result:French victory
Commander1:André Masséna
Commander2:Franz, Freiherr von Jellachich
Strength1:12,000
Strength2:8,000
Casualties1:600
Casualties2:2,400 and six cannons

Battle of Schwyz im Muttenthal occurred on 14 - 15 August 1799 between French forces commanded by General of Division André Masséna and Major General von Franz Jellachich's brigade. The French lost 500 killed, wounded or missing, and the Austrians lost 2,400 men and six guns.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Digby Smith, Napoleonic Wars Data Book, CH:Oberwald. Greenhill Press, 1978, p. 162.
  2. Bodart, Gaston. Militär-historisches kreigs-lexikon, (1618 - 1905). Vienna, Stern, 1908, p. 340.