Battle of Ebersberg

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Battle of Ebersberg
Part of the War of the Fifth Coalition
Date May 3, 1809 Location Traun River Result French victory
Combatants
First French Empire	Austrian Empire
Commanders
André Masséna	General Hiller
Strength
22,000	40,000
Casualties
3,000 killed, wounded or captured	2,000 killed and wounded, 4,000 captured

War of the Fifth Coalition
Sacile – Teugen-Hausen – Raszyn – Abensberg – Landshut – Piave River – Eckmühl – Regensburg – Ebersberg – Aspern-Essling – Raab – Wagram – Walcheren

The Battle of Ebersberg, fought on May 3, 1809, was a part of the War of the Fifth Coalition, which was a part of the Napoleonic Wars.

An Austrian rearguard under the command of General Hiller took up positions near the Traun in the hopes of slowing the French advance towards Vienna. The French under Marshal Massena attacked, crossing a heavily defended bridge and forcing Hiller to withdraw.

[edit] External links

• Napoleon Guide