Battle of Konzer Brücke [SEP] end time
Battle of Konzer Brücke
The Battle of Konzer Brücke (also: "Consaarbrück") was fought as part of the Franco-Dutch War on 11 August 1675 and resulted in an Imperial victory.
Prelude.
In 1675 Montecuccoli and Turenne had been manoeuvering between Philippsburg and Strassburg for an advantage, each seeking to cover his own country and to live upon that of the enemy. At last Turenne prevailed and had the Imperialists at a disadvantage on the Sasbach, where, in opening the action, he was killed by
Battle of Konzer Brücke.
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