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Battle of Wœrth (1793) 1793

Battle of Wœrth (1793): Bataille de Wœrth-Frœschwiller, 22 décembre 1793, l'armée française, commandée par Hoche, s'empare de Frœschwiller - btv1b10203911h
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate. Wikidata lists more than one location for this battle; the first is shown.

Key facts

Year1793Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraEarly modern (1500–1799)derived from year
LocationFranceNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictWar of the First CoalitionWikidata P361
Coordinates48.3833, 7.6333Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Woerth was fought on December 23, 1793, and resulted the victory of the French under General Louis Hoche against the Prussians under General Friedrich Freiherr von Hotze. The Prussians' redoubts were taken at bayonet by the French soldiers.

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Location

48.3833, 7.6333 · France

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