Episode 2 of 2
Reoccupation of Buda and Pest
- When
- January 1849
- Where
- Buda and Pest
Austrian forces under Windisch-Grätz reoccupied the Hungarian capitals in January 1849, marking a significant military success for the imperial army.
Appointed to chief command against the Hungarian revolutionaries, Windisch-Grätz gained early successes by reoccupying Buda and Pest in January 1849. However, his slowness in pursuit allowed the enemy to rally in superior numbers, preventing an effective concentration of Austrian forces.
Sources
- Alfred I, Prince of Windisch-Grätz Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-27
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