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 Belligerents Austria First French Empire Commanders General Johann von Hiller André Masséna Strength 40,000 22,000 Casualties and losses 2,000 killed and wounded, 4,000 captured 3,000 killed, wounded or captured

v • d • e War of the Fifth Coalition Sacile – Teugen-Hausen – Raszyn – Abensberg – Landshut – Piave River – Eckmühl – Ratisbon – Ebersberg – Aspern-Essling – Bergisel – Raab – Wagram – Gefrees – Armistice – 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 forced Hiller to withdraw.

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• Napoleon Guide