The Battle of Simbach on May 9, 1743, took place during the War of Austrian Succession near Simbach am Inn. It ended with a heavy defeat of the Bavarian troops against the Austrians.
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Altogether the loss of dead and captured Bavarians, Palatines and Hessians amounted to about 4,000 men, the Austrians only lost a little over a hundred men. Simbach was completely destroyed except for one house, and the surrounding area was also devastated. Braunau had to be handed over on July 4. Soon after, the French-occupied towns of Dingolfing, Landau and Deggendorf were also taken by the Austrians.[1]
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^Groß, Jakob (1864). Chronik von Simbach am Inn(PDF). Landshut: Jakob Groß.
February 15, 2024
battle, simbach, part, austrian, successiondate9, 1743locationsimbach, present, bavaria, resultaustrian, victorybelligerents, bavaria, palatinate, hesse, kassel, habsburg, monarchycommanders, leadersminucciprince, charles, alexander, lorrainestrength8, 00049, . Battle of SimbachPart of the War of Austrian SuccessionDate9 May 1743LocationSimbach am Inn present day Bavaria ResultAustrian victoryBelligerents Bavaria Palatinate Hesse Kassel Habsburg MonarchyCommanders and leadersMinucciPrince Charles Alexander of LorraineStrength8 00049 infantry battalions9 cavalry regimentsCasualties and losses4 000100 The Battle of Simbach on May 9 1743 took place during the War of Austrian Succession near Simbach am Inn It ended with a heavy defeat of the Bavarian troops against the Austrians Aftermath editAltogether the loss of dead and captured Bavarians Palatines and Hessians amounted to about 4 000 men the Austrians only lost a little over a hundred men Simbach was completely destroyed except for one house and the surrounding area was also devastated Braunau had to be handed over on July 4 Soon after the French occupied towns of Dingolfing Landau and Deggendorf were also taken by the Austrians 1 References edit Gross Jakob 1864 Chronik von Simbach am Inn PDF Landshut Jakob Gross Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Battle of Simbach amp oldid 1201564710, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
