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St Gotthard


Battle Name : St Gotthard

Date(s) : 23 September 1799 - 27 September 1799

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the Second Coalition ,

Outcome : A victory for Coalition Forces [ Austro-Russian ] over French Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

Only about 6,000 of the French troops actually came into action. The Russians lost a significant number of men forcing the bridge over the river Reuss at Teufelsbrücke. The Austro-Russians held control of the pass.

Location

A major pass in Switzerland south of Andematt. (Switzerland)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
15,000

Casualties :
2,000 (13.33%)

Coalition Forces [ Austro-Russian ]

Number engaged :
22,700

Casualties :
2,000 (8.81%)