Battle of Siegburg

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Battle of Siegburg
Part of 1 June 1796
Location	Siegburg
Result	French victory

Belligerents France 1804

France

Habsburg monarchy AustriaCommanders and leaders France 1804 Obergeneral Jean-Baptiste Kléber Habsburg monarchy Prince Augustus of WürttembergStrength ca. 20.000 ca. 7.000Casualties and losses Unknown 2400

The Battle of Siegburg was the first engagement of the French offensive across the

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