Battle of Elchingen (Höchstädt)

The Battle of Elchingen, often called the Battle of Höchstädt, was a decisive victory for French forces under General Ney, breaking Austrian lines and renewing the offensive in southern Germany.

This battle took place during the 1800 German campaign in the War of the Second Coalition. It followed the Battle of Marengo and confirmed French superiority in the region.

Ney executed a rapid surprise attack by crossing the Danube, combining effective artillery and encirclement maneuvers that deeply disorganized enemy troops.

The Austrian defeat forced their army to withdraw from southern Germany, opening the way to peace with the Treaty of Lunéville in 1801 and consolidating Napoleon's power.