The Battle of Aspern-Essling

On June 4, 2009 Austria issued a stamp commemorating the battle of Aspern-Essiling.  The Stamp is based on a painting of Johann Peter Kraft and was completed circa 1809.

June 4, 2009 - Archduke Charles of Austria During the Battle of Aspern-Essling by Johann Peter Krafft.

The Battle
In the Battle, the Austrians under Archduke Charles of Austria drove back Napoleon as he and his forces attempted to cross the Danube near Vienna.  This was the first time that Napoleon had been personally defeated in over 10 years.

Casualties were high on both sides with Napoleon losing one of his best commanders and friends, Marshal Jean Lannes, who was wounded by an Austrian cannon ball.