Battle of Devil's Bridge 1799
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 25 September 1799 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1799 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Switzerland | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Swiss Campaign of Suvorov | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 46.6473, 8.5905 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of (the) Devil's Bridge, also called the battle of the Teufelsbrücke, was fought in 1799, on 25 September (September 14 on the Julian calendar – Old Style date), during the War of the Second Coalition as part of Suvorov's Swiss campaign and the battles at the Saint-Gotthard Massif. The Russian troops of Suvorov were advancing against Lecourbe's French troops, stationed in the Schöllenen Gorge area. It was a success for the Imperial Russian Army.
This dramatic battle is shrouded in legends and perceived truths.
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