The Battle of Rinnthal (German: Gefecht bei Rinnthal, sometimes called the Schlacht von Rinnthal) was the heaviest battle of the Palatine uprising and took place on 17 June 1849 near Rinnthal in the Annweiler valley in Europe. The revolutionary troops under August Willich tried in vain to halt the advance of Prussian troops on Landau.
| Battle of Rinnthal |
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| Part of Palatine Uprising |
| Date | 17 June 1849 |
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| Result |
The irregulars (Freischaren) were defeated and the Prussians advanced on Landau |
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| Belligerents |
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Palatine rebel army |
Vanguard of the 2nd Division of the 1st Army Corps |
| Commanders and leaders |
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August Willich |
Major von Mutius |
| Strength |
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1,600 |
1,300 |
| Casualties and losses |
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20 dead; 20 wounded; 20 taken prisoner |
9 wounded |
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