Battle of Herbsthausen
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The Battle of Herbsthausen, or the Battle of Mergentheim according to Clausewitz, was fought in Herbsthausen (near Mergentheim) on May 2, 1645. Those involved in the conflict entailed French forces led by Marshal Turenne and the armies of the Holy Roman Empire led by Franz von Mercy. Turenne failed to take precautions as he advanced his forces from the Rhine to the Tauber. As a result of his recklessness, Turenne was defeated by Mercy's surprise attack.
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