The Battle of Landshut took place on April 21, 1809, during the War of the Fifth Coalition. This conflict involved the forces of the Austrian Empire and the French Empire, led by Napoleon Bonaparte. The battle was fought near the town of Landshut in Bavaria, Germany, and was part of a larger campaign against Austrian forces. In this engagement, the French army, under the command of Marshal Jean Lannes, successfully defeated the Austrians, securing a strategic victory. The battle demonstrated the effectiveness of French military tactics and contributed to the eventual French dominance in the region during the war.