Rhine campaign of 1796

Battle of Amberg
©Keith Rocco
1796 Aug 24

Battle of Amberg

Amberg, Germany

The Battle of Amberg, fought on 24 August 1796, resulted in an Habsburg victory by Archduke Charles over a French army led by Jean-Baptiste Jourdan. This French Revolutionary Wars engagement marked a turning point in the campaign, which had previously seen French successes.