Battle of Schwyz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Battle of Schwyz im Muttenthal |
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Part of the War of the Second Coalition | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
France | Austria | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
André Masséna | Franz, Freiherr von Jellachich | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
12,000 | 8,000 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
600 | 2,400 and six cannons |
Battle of Schwyz im Muttenthal occurred on 14–15 August 1799 between French forces commanded by General of Division André Masséna and Major General von Franz Jellachich's brigade. The French lost 500 killed, wounded or missing, and the Austrians lost 2,400 men and six guns.
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