Bernhard Erasmus von Deroy
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Bernhard Erasmus von Deroy from the Electorate of the Palatinate became a general officer in the army of Bavaria. His military career began shortly after the start of the Seven Years' War. During the
Bernhard Erasmus von Deroy
Deroy was captured by the French at the Battle of Hohenlinden
Military Order of Max Joseph
Napoleon addressing Bavarian soldiers
Battle of Eckmühl
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The Battle of Eckmühl fought on 21–22 April 1809, was the turning point of the 1809 Campaign, also known as the War of the Fifth Coalition. Napoleon I had been unprepared for the start of hostilities
Bernhard Erasmus von Deroy
…that day and Davout's attacks were also stopped. Bavarian losses were about 150 and French casualties 1,500, while the Austrians lost 3,000. In the Battle of Eckmühl on 22 April, Davout and Deroy advanced from the west, while Napoleon fell on Rosenberg's position from the south. The Austrians held a key position…
Battle of Eckmühl by Bagetti Giuseppe Pietro
Location of forces as of Midnight, 21–22 April 1809