Battle of Simbach

Battle of Simbach
Part of the War of Austrian Succession
Date9 May 1743
Location
Simbach am Inn, (present-day Bavaria)
Result Austrian victory
Belligerents
 Bavaria
Palatinate
Hesse-Kassel
 Habsburg Monarchy
Commanders and leaders
Electorate of Bavaria Minucci Habsburg monarchy Prince Charles Alexander of Lorraine
Strength
8,000 49 infantry battalions
9 cavalry regiments
Casualties and losses
4,000 100+

The Battle of Simbach on May 9, 1743, took place during the War of Austrian Succession near Simbach am Inn. It ended with a heavy defeat of the Bavarian troops against the Austrians.