Capitulation of Linz explained

Conflict:Capitulation of Linz
Partof:the War of the Austrian Succession
Date:January 1742
Place:Linz, Austria
Result:Austrian victory
  • 10,000 French troops surrender
Commander1: Ludwig Andreas von Khevenhüller
Commander2: Count de Ségur
Strength1:28,000
Strength2:10,000
Casualties1:Light
Casualties2:10,000 captured

The Capitulation of Linz was an action during the War of the Austrian Succession.

In January 1742 Austrian field marshal Ludwig Andreas von Khevenhüller successfully recaptured Linz and forced 10,000 French troops to surrender.[1] Other sources say that the French commander threatened to completely destroy the city, and was allowed to retreat his troops into Bavaria for the return of an intact Linz.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Geschichte und Geografie . Land Oberösterreich . Geschichte und Geografie . Land Oberösterreich .
  2. The War of the Austrian Succession by Reed Browning, page 91