Capitulation of Linz

1742 battle between Austria and France
Capitulation of Linz
Part of the War of the Austrian Succession

Die Kapitulation von Linz 1742 by Karl von Blaas
DateJanuary 1742
Location
Linz, Austria
Result

Austrian victory

  • 10,000 French troops surrender
Belligerents
 Austria  France
Commanders and leaders
Habsburg monarchy Ludwig Andreas von Khevenhüller Kingdom of France Count de Ségur
Strength
28,000 10,000
Casualties and losses
Light 10,000 captured
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War of the Austrian Succession
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Silesia
Bavaria
Austria
Saxony

The Capitulation of Linz was an action during the War of the Austrian Succession.

In January 1742 Austrian field marshal Ludwig Andreas von Khevenhüller successfully recaptured Linz and forced 10,000 French troops to surrender.[1] Other sources say that the French commander threatened to completely destroy the city, and was allowed to retreat his troops into Bavaria for the return of an intact Linz.[2]

References

  1. ^ Geschichte und Geografie, Land Oberösterreich. "Geschichte und Geografie". Land Oberösterreich.
  2. ^ The War of the Austrian Succession by Reed Browning, page 91


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