First Battle of Zurich
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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
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At Elgg, Hotze established his forward posts; although the winter snows had melted, the ground was still soggy and the streams were still in full spring flow.
Archduke Charles Louis John Joseph Lawrence of Austria, Duke of Teschen was an Austrian field marshal, the third son of Emperor Leopold II and Maria Luisa of Spain. He was also the younger brother of
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. The first battle of Zurich saw Austrian…
Portrait by Anton Einsle
Portrait of Archduke Charles by Thomas Lawrence, 1819
Victorious Archduke Charles of Austria during the Battle of Aspern-Essling (21–22 May 1809)
Archduke Charles with family