When did the Battle of Aspern-Essling take place?
The Battle of Aspern-Essling took place on the 21st of May 1809. Fighting continued sporadically through the night and resumed at dawn on the same day.
Questions about Battle of Aspern-Essling
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who commanded the Austrian forces at the Battle of Aspern-Essling?
Archduke Charles commanded the Austrian Kaiserlich-Königliche Hauptarmee totaling 99,000 men during the battle. His force included infantry under Johann von Hiller and Heinrich Graf von Bellegarde along with cavalry reserves held by Prince Johann of Liechtenstein.
How many casualties occurred during the Battle of Aspern-Essling?
Total casualties were estimated to be between 20,000 and 23,000 killed and wounded plus an additional 3,000 captured men. Austrian losses were comparable with 19,000 killed and wounded though only 700 captured.
Why was the Battle of Aspern-Essling significant for Napoleon?
This marked the first time Napoleon had been personally defeated in a major battle since the siege of Acre ten years prior. The loss of Marshal Jean Lannes proved an especially severe blow to his command capabilities.
Where did the main fighting occur during the Battle of Aspern-Essling?
The French position stretched between Aspern on the left and Essling on the right near the Danube river banks. Both villages lay close to the Danube river banks where Molitor's division moved during redeployment.