Battle of Gotthard Pass (1799 AD)

Battle of Gotthard Pass (Russia & Austria vs France) took place in 1799 AD during War of the Second Coalition.

Battle facts

Year: 1799 AD
Date: 1799-09-26
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: War of the Second Coalition
Side A: Russia, Austria
Side B: France
Commanders (A): Alexander Suvorov, Andrei Rosenberg, Iosif Trubnikov, Vasily Svishchov, Nikolay Kamensky
Commanders (B): Claude Lecourbe, Charles Gudin, Louis Henri Loison, Col. Daumas
Casualties: approx. 2,000–6,000 including the St. Gotthard Pass, Oberalpsee, Hospital, Urseren valley, Devil's Bridge2,000 including the St. Gotthard Pass, Oberalpsee, Hospital, Urseren valley, Devil's Bridge 10 guns
Outcome: Russo-Austrian victory
Coordinates: 46.556°, 8.568°