'Battle of Hohenlinden', 3 December, 1800. Artist: Anon

'Battle of Hohenlinden', 3 December, 1800. Artist: Anon

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'Battle of Hohenlinden', 3rd December, 1800. As France's General Jean Moreau was advancing towards Munich with 100,000 troops, Archduke John of Austria was hoping to use his 130,000 men to outflank him and cut off his supply lines. With the French seeming to be trying to do the same, John changed his plan and instead drove straight down the main road to Munich near Hohenlinden. Unfortunately, for the Austrians, he ran full into the waiting French who had taken strong defensive positions straddling the road. Excellent work on the flanks by General Ney, General Grouchy and General Richepanse shattered the Austrians, who fled. Moreau lost some 5000 killed and wounded, while John had to report 18,000 casualties. Austria signed an armistice three weeks later.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Anon, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. Napoleon Bonaparte I: Corsican: Emperor, soldier, politician

Medium
  1. Engraving

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe Germany Bavaria Hohenlinden

  1. 48 09 00 N , 012 00 00 E

Category Hierarchy

History & Politics War & Military Wars, Battles & Events

Artistic Representations

History & Politics War & Military Military Uniform & Equipment

History & Politics War & Military Military Figures & Personnel


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4946x3530
File Size : 51,151kb


Aliases

  1. H118344.tif
  1. 0510000199
  1. 1-156-199
  1. 1156199
  1. 199
  1. H118344.tif

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