Battle of Messkirch - Messkirch, Germany, BW - Battlefields on Waymarking.com

The Battle of Messkirch was fought on 4 and 5 May 1800 and resulted the victory of French army against the Austrians. At the church 'St. Martin' you can still find an origin cannon ball at its origin location attached to the church's wall.

The Battle of Messkirch was an important battle of the 'War of the Second Coalition' between the 'First French Republic' and the 'Habsburg Austria'. The french army won this battle.

The French commander was Jean Moreau and the Austrian commander was Paul Kray von Krajowa.

wikipedia about the battle: (visit link)


The coordinates of the waymark are listed at the chruch 'St. Martin' nearby to the Castle of Messkirch because there is an origin cannonball attached to the outer wall of the church which has been fired during the battle. It can be found at the North-Western corner.

This is the inscription at the cannon ball:
'Kanonenkugel aus der Schalcht bei Messkirch am 5. Mai 1800'
(Cannon ball from the Battle of Messkirch on 5th May 1800)

Name of Battle: Battle of Messkirch (German: Schlacht bei Messkirch or Schlacht um Mösskirch) Name of War: War of the Second Coalition Entrance Fee: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): 05/04/1800 Date of Battle (End): 05/05/1800 Parking: Not Listed

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