Modern era · 1799
First Battle of Zurich
The First Battle of Zurich, from 4 to 7 June 1799, forced French General André Masséna to yield the city of Zurich to the Austrians, under Archduke Charles, and to retreat beyond the Limmat, where he managed to fortify his positions, which resulted in a stalemate.
- When
- 2 Jun 1799 – 5 Jun 1799
- Where
- Zurich
- Era
- Modern
Topics
Before and after
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