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Battle of Ebelsberg

1809 • Oberösterreich Brückenkampf
Battle of Ebelsberg

Battle of Ebelsberg

Author: Nicolas-Antoine TaunayLicense:PD
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Napoleon in der Nacht nach der Schlacht von Ebelsberg, 3./4. Mai 1809, Öl auf Leinwand, 76 x 60 cm

Napoleon in der Nacht nach der Schlacht von Ebelsberg, 3./4. Mai 1809, Öl auf Leinwand, 76 x 60 cm

Author: Antoni Jan Blank (attributed to)License:PD
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Battle of Ebelsberg, 3 May 1809, Campaign Map

Battle of Ebelsberg, 3 May 1809, Campaign Map

Author: DjmaschekLicense:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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Das Gefecht an der Traunbrücke bei Ebelsberg am 5. Mai 1809 (Fünfter Koalitionskrieg).

Das Gefecht an der Traunbrücke bei Ebelsberg am 5. Mai 1809 (Fünfter Koalitionskrieg).

Author: Dietrich Monten (1799–1843)License:PD
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Memorial for french soldiers fallen during battles around Linz in 1809.

Memorial for french soldiers fallen during battles around Linz in 1809.

Author: IsiwalLicense:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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Historical Overview

Extremely costly frontal assault on a bridge and fortified town.

Quick Facts

Outcome:French victory.

Grande Armée

  • Commander: André Masséna
  • Strength: ca. 22.000
  • Casualties: ca. 4.000

Archduchy of Austria

  • Commander: Johann v. Hiller
  • Strength: ca. 35.000
  • Casualties: ca. 8.000

Strategic Context

Pursuit of the Austrians on the way to the capital Vienna.

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