Battle of Erbach 1800
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 15 May 1800 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1800 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Germany | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | War of the Second Coalition | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 48.3281, 9.8878 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Erbach took place during the French Revolutionary Wars on 16 May 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.
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