Battle of Turckheim
- When
- 1675
- Where
- Site between Colmar and Turckheim
- Episodes
- 1
On 5 January 1675, French forces under Turenne defeated Austrian and Brandenburg troops near Turckheim during the Franco-Dutch War.
Episodes
Background and detail
Strategic Context. Louis XIV's aggressive campaign against the Netherlands provoked hostile reactions from Austria and Brandenburg. In 1674, Marshal Turenne failed to prevent an Imperial invasion of Alsace, leading to winter quarters being established near Colmar and Haguenau.
The Battle. Turenne maneuvered through the Vosges mountains to reappear in Belfort on 27 December 1674. On the afternoon of 5 January 1675, his 30,000 troops encountered the well-positioned Imperial Army of 30,000 to 50,000 men near Turckheim.
Outcome. The French army, commanded by the Viscount of Turenne, defeated the combined armies of Austria and Brandenburg. The opposing forces were led by Alexander von Bournonville and Frederick William, Elector of Brandenburg.
People involved
- Viscount of Turenne · French Commander
- Frederick William, Elector of Brandenburg · Imperial Commander
- Alexander von Bournonville · Imperial Commander
Sources
- Battle of Turckheim Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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