Battles & Campaigns · 1809
Battle of Raab
Győr (Raab), Hungary
What happened
The two armies fought outside the town of Győr, which Germans called Raab. A farm in the centre changed hands five times. When French cavalry threatened his flank, John retreated into the fortress and then away to the north-east.
Why it matters
It kept Archduke John from bringing many troops to the Battle of Wagram, while Eugène's army reached Napoleon in time. Napoleon called it 'a granddaughter of Marengo and Friedland', because it fell on their anniversary.
What came next
The fortress of Győr surrendered on 22 June. John reached Wagram too late to make a difference.
Did you know?
The Kis-Megyer farm in the middle of the battlefield changed hands five times.
Timeline
- 14 Jun 1809Battle of Raab.
- 22 Jun 1809Győr fortress surrenders.
- 5–6 Jul 1809Battle of Wagram.