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Bavarian Surprise Attack
- When
- 5 May 1645
- Where
- Herbsthausen, near Bad Mergentheim
- Part of
- Battle of Herbsthausen
Mercy surprised Turenne at Herbsthausen on 5 May 1645, leading to a comprehensive French defeat.
Mercy evaded Turenne until he assembled enough troops, then surprised the French at Herbsthausen on 5 May 1645. The French army was caught unawares and comprehensively defeated by the Bavarian force. This engagement is also known as the Battle of Mergentheim.
Sources
- Battle of Herbsthausen Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
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