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Battle of Wertingen

1805 • Bayern Feldschlacht

Historical Overview

First major engagement of the campaign; French victory over an Austrian division.

Quick Facts

Outcome:French victory.

Grande Armée

  • Commander: Murat / Lannes
  • Strength: ca. 12.000
  • Casualties: ca. 200

Archduchy of Austria

  • Commander: Auffenberg
  • Strength: ca. 5.500
  • Casualties: ca. 2.900

Strategic Context

Beginning of the encirclement of the Austrian army under Mack.

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