Battle of Amberg

When

21 Aug 1796

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

49.47° N, 11.83° E

Description

1796 battle during the War of the First Coalition

1796 battle during the War of the First Coalition

The Battle of Amberg, fought on 24 August 1796, resulted in a Habsburg victory by Archduke Charles over a French army led by Jean-Baptiste Jourdan. This engagement marked a turning point in the Rhine campaign, which had previously seen French successes.

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