Battles & Campaigns · 1796
Battle of Ettlingen
Ettlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
What happened
Moreau had crossed the Rhine at Kehl and was advancing north along the river. Charles tried to stop him near Ettlingen. After a day of fighting, the Austrians held near Malsch, but the French beat their left wing in the Black Forest, and Charles retreated east.
Why it matters
Why it matters: It was a French victory that pushed the Austrians out of the Rhine valley. Some German states began to negotiate with France once their lands were occupied.
What came next
The French occupied Ettlingen, and the armies next met at Neresheim on 11 August.
Did you know?
The village of Malsch was taken by the French twice and won back by the Austrians each time.
Timeline
- June 1796Moreau crosses the Rhine at Kehl.
- 9 July 1796Battle of Ettlingen.
- 11 August 1796Battle of Neresheim.