Battle of Amberg

Battle of Amberg
Part of the Rhine Campaign of the War of the First Coalition
Date24 August 1796
Location
Amberg
49°28′16″N 11°49′45″E / 49.4712°N 11.8291°E / 49.4712; 11.8291
Result Austrian victory, turning point in the campaign
Belligerents
France Republican France Habsburg monarchy Habsburg monarchy
Commanders and leaders
France Jean-Baptiste Jourdan Habsburg monarchy Archduke Charles
Habsburg monarchy Wilhelm von Wartensleben
Strength
34,000 40,000
Casualties and losses
2,000 400
Battle of Amberg is located in Europe
Battle of Amberg
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Location within Europe

The Battle of Amberg, fought on 24 August 1796, resulted in an Habsburg victory by Archduke Charles over a French army led by Jean-Baptiste Jourdan. This engagement marked a turning point in the Rhine campaign, which had previously seen French successes.