Battle

Battle of Oberwald

13 Aug 1799 – 14 Aug 1799 · 46.53° N, 8.35° E

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13 Aug 1799 – 14 Aug 1799
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Battle
Coordinates
46.53° N, 8.35° E
Description
battle in the War of the Second Coalition

Battle of Oberwald

Battle of Oberwald occurred on 13–14 August 1799 between French forces commanded by General of Division Jean Victor Tharreau and elements of Prince Rohan's corps in southern Switzerland. The Austrian regiment was commanded by Colonel Gottfried von Strauch. Both sides engaged approximately 6,000 men. The French lost 500 killed, wounded or missing, and the Austrians lost 3,000 men and two guns.

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