Battle of Werbach

The Battle of Werbach took place during the Austro-Prussian War as part of the Campaign of the Main on 24 July 1866 between the Prussian Alliance and the German Federal Army.

Battle of Werbach
Part of Austro-Prussian War

Fight at the bridge over the Tauber. Woodcut by Ludwig Burger, 1871.
Date24 July 1866
Location
Werbach, Baden
49.67181°N 9.64394°E / 49.67181; 9.64394
Result Prussian Alliance Victory
Belligerents
 Prussia
 Oldenburg
 Bremen
 Baden
 Württemberg
Commanders and leaders
August von Goeben
Ludwig von Weltzien
Prince Wilhelm of Baden
Oskar von Hardegg
Units involved
13th Division VIII Army Corps
Strength
5,000 soldiers 5,000 soldiers
Casualties and losses
12 dead; 59 wounded 7 dead; 60 wounded, 16 missing
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