in the rear guard action. The French retreated further north, to the River Sieg, and Charles left a small force commanded by Franz von Werneck at Altenkirchen to keep them contained; he himself turned southward to deal with Moreau and his army crossing through the Black Forest. The next contact occurred on 19 October at Emmendingen. Notes, citations, and sources Notes Citations Sources cited Battles of the War of the First Coalition Battles of the French Revolutionary Wars Battles involving Austria Battles involving France Battles in Hesse Conflicts in 1796 1796 in the Holy Roman Empire