Battle of Amberg

Battle of Amberg
Part of the Rhine Campaign of the War of the First Coalition
Date24 August 1796
Location49°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
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.