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Battle of Aspern-Essling

1809 in France1809 in the Austrian Empire19th century in ViennaAustrian Empire–France relationsBattles inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe
Battles involving AustriaBattles involving FranceBattles of the War of the Fifth CoalitionConflicts in 1809DonaustadtMay 1809 eventsUse shortened footnotes from June 2021
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In the Battle of Aspern-Essling (21–22 May 1809), Napoleon crossed the Danube near Vienna, but the French and their allies were attacked and forced back across the river by the Austrians under Archduke Charles. It was the first time Napoleon had been personally defeated in a major battle, as well as his first defeat in 10 years since the Siege of Acre. Archduke Charles drove out the French but fell short of destroying their army. The Austrian artillery dominated the battlefield, firing 53,000 rounds compared to 24,300 French. The French lost over 20,000 men including one of Napoleon's ablest field commanders and closest friends, Marshal Jean Lannes.

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Battle of Aspern-Essling
Flugfeldstraße, Vienna KG Aspern (Donaustadt)

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