Battle_of_Erbach

Battle of Erbach

Battle of Erbach

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The Battle of Erbach took place during the French Revolutionary Wars on May 15, 1800. The forces of the French Consulate, led by Sainte-Suzanne. The Habsburg forces were led by Baron Pál Kray. The French had 15,000 soldiers, while the Austrians had 36,000 soldiers, including 12,000 cavalry. The Austrians attacked vigorously but could not rout the French forces. The French hold to their main positions for 12 hours, until the approach of St Cyr's corps forced the Austrians to retire. Both sides suffered heavy casualties.

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  • George Bruce. Harbottle's Dictionary of Battles. (Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1981) (ISBN 0442223366).


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