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Hohenlinden

Hohenlinden

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A village in Germany where French soldiers defeated the Austrians in 1800
  • proper noun
: Hohenlinden
  • The Battle of Hohenlinden was a decisive French victory during the Napoleonic Wars.

Examples

  • Historians often cite Hohenlinden as a turning point in the campaign against Austria.

  • Poets such as Thomas Campbell have written about Hohenlinden in their work.

  • The battle of Hohenlinden was a turning point in the Napoleonic Wars.

  • Did you know that Hohenlinden was fought in 1800?

  • On December 3, 1800, French forces achieved a decisive victory at Hohenlinden, defeating the Austrians under Archduke John.

  • The battle of Hohenlinden marked a turning point in the Napoleonic Wars, showcasing French military strategy.

  • Historically, Hohenlinden is remembered for the significant impact it had on the course of the Napoleonic Wars.

Compounds

Battle of Hohenlinden
9.5

A decisive battle on 3 December 1800 where the French army defeated the Austrian army near Hohenlinden in Bavaria

Surface Forms

Hohenlinden main

Etymology

Hohenlinden comes from the German parts hohen and linden, meaning 'high' and 'linden tree', a kind of tree. So the Battle of Hohenlinden is simply named for the place of tall linden trees, which helps you remember it as the site of that Napoleonic battle.