When did the first battle of Landshut occur in 1809?
The first battle of Landshut occurred on the 16th of April 1809. Archduke Louis sent his vanguard under Joseph Radetzky against Bernhard Deroy's Bavarian III Division during this initial clash.
Questions about Battle of Landshut (1809)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who commanded the Austrian army at the Battle of Landshut in 1809?
General Johann von Hiller commanded the left wing of the Austrian army which numbered 36,000 men. He positioned cavalry outposts north of the town while placing his main force within Landshut itself to protect their baggage train.
How many French soldiers participated in the Battle of Landshut in 1809?
Masséna led a French force of 57,000 men that crossed the Isar upstream at Moosburg early in the morning. This movement threatened to block Hiller from escaping the town entirely.
What happened to the Austrian artillery and supplies after the Battle of Landshut on April 21 1809?
The Austrian force lost 30 cannons along with many caissons and thousands of supply wagons during the engagement on April 21. A pontoon train also fell into French hands as part of the material destruction.
Where did General Johann von Hiller retreat to after the Battle of Landshut ended?
Hiller retreated with most of his army toward Neumarkt am Wallersee after the battle ended. The main Austrian army faced a new attack at the Battle of Eckmühl shortly thereafter.