Battle of Tuttlingen

Battle of Tuttlingen
Part of Thirty Years' War
Date24 November 1643
LocationTuttlingen (present-day Germany)
Result Imperial-Spanish victory
Belligerents
 France  Holy Roman Empire
 Spain
Bavaria
Commanders and leaders
Kingdom of France Josias Rantzau  (POW) Holy Roman Empire Franz von Mercy

The Battle of Tuttlingen was fought in Tuttlingen on 24 November 1643. Those involved in the conflict were the French forces led by Marshal Josias Rantzau and the armies of the Holy Roman Empire and Spain led by Franz von Mercy. Technically, Mercy led a military force composed of Imperial, Spanish, Bavarian, and Lorrainer troops. Ultimately, Rantzau's forces were defeated by Mercy's surprise attack. After having suffered defeat, Rantzau's troops retreated back across the Rhine River into Alsace.[1] Moreover, Mercy held both Rantzau and seven thousand French troops captive.

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References

  1. Croxton, pp. 981, 987.

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Coordinates: 47°59′07″N 8°49′24″E / 47.9852°N 8.8234°E / 47.9852; 8.8234

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