All Battles

Battle of Strasbourg

1815 • Elsass Feldschlacht

Historical Overview

Rapp defended Alsace against the Austrians, even after Napoleon's abdication.

Quick Facts

Outcome:French victory.

Grande Armée

  • Commander: Jean Rapp
  • Strength: ca. 20.000
  • Casualties: ca. 3.000

Archduchy of Austria

  • Commander: Kronprinz v. Württ.
  • Strength: ca. 40.000
  • Casualties: ca. 2.000

Strategic Context

Defending the French eastern border.

Related Literature

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