BATTLE // March 25, 1799
Battle of Stockach
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Overview
The Battle of Stockach occurred on 25 March 1799, when French and Austrian armies fought for control of the geographically strategic Hegau region in present-day Baden-Württemberg. In the broader military context, this battle constitutes a keystone in the first campaign in southwestern Germany during the Wars of the Second Coalition, part of the French Revolutionary Wars.
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Forces & casualties
Troop strength
- French Directory26,164medium
- Habsburg monarchy53,870medium
Habsburg monarchy fielded a 2.1 : 1 numerical advantage
Casualties
- French Directory4,000medium15% loss rate
- Habsburg monarchy5,800medium11% loss rate
Commanders (14)
French Directory
Dominique Vandammedivisional general
François LefebvreMarshal of France
Jean-Baptiste Jourdandivisional general
Jean-Joseph Ange d'Hautpoulgeneral
Joseph Souhamdivisional general
Laurent de Gouvion Saint-CyrMarshal of the Empire
Pierre Marie Barthélemy Ferinodivisional general
Habsburg monarchy
Alexander, Duke of WürttembergGeneral of the Cavalry
Archduke Charlesgeneral
- Friedrich Joseph, Count of Nauendorf
field marshal-lieutenant
Karl Aloys zu Fürstenbergfield marshal
Olivier, Count of WallisFeldzeugmeister
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