Battle of Oberwald

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Battle of Oberwald occurred on 13–14 August 1799 between French forces commanded by General of Division Jean Victor Tharreau and elements of Prince Rohan's corps in southern Switzerland. The Austrian regiment was commanded by Colonel Gottfried von Strauch. Both sides engaged approximately 6,000 men. The French lost 500 killed, wounded or missing, and the Austrians lost 3,000 men and two guns. Oberwald is a village in Canton Valais, at the source of the Rhône River, between Grimsel and Furka passes.

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    eventarmed conflict1419Second Battle of UlrichenbattleWikidata
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    eventarmed conflict1799Swiss Campaign of Suvorovmilitary campaignWikidata
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