Battle of Schwyz 1799
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 14 August 1799 – 15 August 1799 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1799 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Switzerland | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | War of the Second Coalition | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 47.0167, 8.6500 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
Battle of Schwyz im Muttenthal occurred on 14–15 August 1799 between French forces commanded by General of Division André Masséna and Major General von Franz Jellachich's brigade. The French lost 500 killed, wounded or missing, and the Austrians lost 2,400 men and six guns.
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