Battle of Isaszeg
Isaszeg, Pest County, Hungary
What happened
The Hungarian Revolutionary Army under Artúr Görgei, with Polish volunteers, fought the Austrian army of Prince Alfred Windisch-Grätz. During the Hungarian Revolution, Görgei planned to surround the Austrian army near Gödöllő, but not all his forces arrived in time. Fighting broke out in the Királyerdő forest, and the Hungarians were pushed back at first. Later Hungarian units took Isaszeg, and the Austrians withdrew toward Gödöllő.
Why it matters
Why it matters: It gave the Hungarian army the upper hand for about two months. Windisch-Grätz was removed from command six days later.
What came next
Lajos Kossuth moved into the palace at Gödöllő that had been the Austrian headquarters.
Did you know?
Before the battle, Austrian soldiers had gone off to lunch and were pulled into the fighting instead.
Timeline
- 6 April 1849Hungary wins at Isaszeg.
- 12 April 1849Windisch-Grätz is removed from command.
- 14 April 1849Hungary declares independence.