Battle of Káty 1849
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 7 June 1849 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1849 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Serbia | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| Coordinates | 45.3153, 19.9421 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Káty was fought on 7 June 1849 between the Hungarian IV Corps, led by General Mór Perczel, and the Austrian and Croatian soldiers of the Southern Army, led by the Ban of Croatia, Lieutenant Field Marshal Josip Jelačić. It was part of the fight for southern Hungary, consisting of the Bácska and Bánság provinces, and formed part of the Summer Campaign of the 1848–1849 Hungarian Revolution and War of Independence. Fought between two equally sized armies, the battle ended in a nearly catastrophic defeat for the Hungarians, who failed to occupy the southern regions and lost the initiative they had gained in the Spring Campaign. However, after the battle, Jelačić did not exploit his victory by attempting to crush the weakened Hungarians; instead, he retreated, enabling them to reorganize.
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