Battle of Erbach

Part of War of the Second Coalition

Date	May 15, 1800
Location	Erbach an der Donau, Germany
Result	French victory

Belligerents

French Consulate

Habsburg monarchy

Commanders and leaders

Sainte-Suzanne

Baron Pál Kray

Strength

15,000 soldiers

36,000 soldiers (including 12,000 cavalry)

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The Battle of Erbach took place during the French Revolutionary Wars on May 15, 1800. The forces of the French Consulate, led by Sainte-Suzanne. The Habsburg forces were led by Baron Pál Kray. The French had 15,000 soldiers, while the Austrians had 36,000 soldiers, including 12,000 cavalry. The Austrians attacked vigorously but could not rout the French forces. The French hold to their main positions for 12 hours, until the approach of St Cyr's corps forced the Austrians to retire. Both sides suffered heavy casualties.

References

George Bruce. Harbottle's Dictionary of Battles. (Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1981) (ISBN 0442223366).

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