Battle of Gefrees

When

8 Jul 1809

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

50.10° N, 11.74° E

Description

1809 combat during the War of the Fifth Coalition

Placed at the area, not an exact site.

1809 combat during the War of the Fifth Coalition

The Battle of Gefrees was fought on 8 July 1809 during the War of the Fifth Coalition between a joint force of Austrians and Brunswickers under the command of General Kienmayer and a French force under the command of General Junot, Duke of Abrantès. The battle ended in victory for the Austrians who avoided being trapped by Junot and a force of Saxons and Westphalians led by Jérôme Bonaparte, King of Westphalia.

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• War of the Fifth Coalition10 Apr 1809 · War