Battle of Abensberg (1809)

Battle of Abensberg (First French Empire & Kingdom of Bavaria & Württemberg vs Austrian Empire) took place in 1809 during War of the Fifth Coalition.

Battle facts

• Year: 1809
• Date: 20 April 1809
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: War of the Fifth Coalition
• Side A: First French Empire, Kingdom of Bavaria, Württemberg
• Side B: Austrian Empire
• Commanders (A): Napoleon I, Jean Lannes, François Lefebvre, Karl von Wrede, Dominique Vandamme
• Commanders (B): Archduke Charles, Johann von Hiller, Archduke Louis, Michael Kienmayer
• Casualties: 1,000 (side A), 7,200, 12 guns (Austrian Empire)
• Outcome: French victory
• Coordinates: 48.800°, 11.850°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Abensberg · Wikidata entry