Battle of Gefrees (1809)

Battle of Gefrees (Austria & Black Brunswickers vs First French Empire & Kingdom of Westphalia & Kingdom of Saxony) took place in 1809 during War of the Fifth Coalition.

Battle facts

• Year: 1809
• Date: 8 July 1809
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: War of the Fifth Coalition
• Side A: Austria, Black Brunswickers
• Side B: First French Empire, Kingdom of Westphalia, Kingdom of Saxony
• Commanders (A): Michael von Kienmayer, Frederick William
• Commanders (B): Jean-Andoche Junot, Jérôme Bonaparte, Johann von Thielmann
• Casualties: Entire campaign: unknown At Gefrees: 100 killed or wounded (Austria & Black Brunswickers), Entire campaign: unknown At Gefrees: 185 killed or wounded (side B)
• Outcome: Austrian victory
• Coordinates: 50.095°, 11.740°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Gefrees · Wikidata entry