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Battle of Abensberg

1809 • Bayern Feldschlacht

Historical Overview

Napoleon smashed the left wing of the Austrian army.

Quick Facts

Outcome:French victory.

Grande Armée

  • Commander: Napoleon Bonaparte
  • Strength: ca. 55.000
  • Casualties: ca. 1.000

Archduchy of Austria

  • Commander: Erzh. Ludwig / Hiller
  • Strength: ca. 42.000
  • Casualties: ca. 7.000

Strategic Context

Attempt to split the Austrian army and destroy it in isolation.

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