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Battle of Elchingen

1805 • Bayern Feldschlacht

Historical Overview

Marshal Ney stormed the strategic heights, sealing the fate of Ulm.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Decisive French victory.

Grande Armée

  • Commander: Michel Ney
  • Strength: ca. 20.000
  • Casualties: ca. 1.500

Archduchy of Austria

  • Commander: Johann v. Riesch
  • Strength: ca. 15.000
  • Casualties: ca. 6.000

Strategic Context

Final encirclement of the main Austrian army in Ulm.

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