All Battles

Battle of Günzburg

1805 • Bayern Flussübergang
Guenzburg germany 1918

Guenzburg germany 1918

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Battle of Gunzburg, 9 October 1805, Campaign Map

Battle of Gunzburg, 9 October 1805, Campaign Map

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Tod von Oberst Gérard Lacuée in der Schlacht von Günzburg (9. Oktober 1805), signiert Moreau de Tours, rückseitig Legende der Schlacht, Öl auf Leinwand, 32,5 x 24,5 cm

Tod von Oberst Gérard Lacuée in der Schlacht von Günzburg (9. Oktober 1805), signiert Moreau de Tours, rückseitig Legende der Schlacht, Öl auf Leinwand, 32,5 x 24,5 cm

Author: Georges Moreau de ToursLicense:PD
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Historical Overview

Struggle for the Danube bridges; secured the French crossing.

Quick Facts

Outcome:French victory.

Grande Armée

  • Commander: Michel Ney
  • Strength: ca. 16.000
  • Casualties: ca. 700

Archduchy of Austria

  • Commander: Karl Mack / Aspre
  • Strength: ca. 8.500
  • Casualties: ca. 2.500

Strategic Context

Cutting off Austrian retreat lines to the East.

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