1,400 24,000 Result Russian victory | Date 25 November 1805 | |
Similar Battle of Mariazell, War of the Third Coalition, Capitulation of Dornbirn, Battle of Castelfranco Veneto, Battle of Dürenstein |
Battle of wischau
The Battle of Wischau occurred on 25 November 1805, between the Russian and French armies. The conflict resulted in a minor Russian success. It followed the action at Hollabrun and Schöngrabern, and preceded the Battle of Austerlitz. The relatively easy Russian victory convinced the Third Coalition Allies that the French army would be easy to beat, having reached the end of their supply and communication lines, and having suffered several losses in previous weeks of fighting.
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French forces
Total: 20 squadrons, 12 guns, approximately 1400 men.
11th Dragoons lost an Imperial Eagle and a guidon during the fight.
Russian forces
Advanced Guard
Total: 12 battalions, 35 squadrons, and 8 sotnias, 24 guns, approximately 12,000 men.
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