Battle of Wetzlar (1796 AD)

Battle of Wetzlar (Republican France vs Habsburg Austria) took place in 1796 AD during War of the First Coalition.

Battle facts

Year: 1796 AD
Date: 1796-06-15
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: War of the First Coalition
Side A: Republican France
Side B: Habsburg Austria
Commanders (A): General Jourdan
Commanders (B): Archduke Charles
Casualties: approx. Wetzlar: 500, 7 guns Uckerath: 3,000Wetzlar: 400 Uckerath: 600
Outcome: Austrian victory
Coordinates: 50.567°, 8.500°