Battle of Winterthur
- When
- 27 May 1799
- Where
- Winterthur, Switzerland
- Part of
- Battle of Winterthur
On 27 May 1799, Habsburg forces commanded by Friedrich Freiherr von Hotze defeated elements of the French Army of the Danube at Winterthur, securing control of north-east Switzerland.
The Battle of Winterthur was an important action between elements of the Army of the Danube and elements of the Habsburg army commanded by Friedrich Freiherr von Hotze. Masséna sent newly promoted General of Division Michel Ney to Winterthur on 27 May 1799 to take command of the French center, gathering some of his best commanders to protect the northern access to Zürich. The town's position at the junction of seven roads meant its capture controlled access to most of Switzerland and Rhine crossings into southern Germany.
Sources
- Battle of Winterthur Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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