Although not a major engagement in the broader context of the conflict, it nonetheless played a huge role in the subsequent Christian victory at the Battle of Saint Gotthard.

[1][2] League of the Rhine: Kingdom of France Habsburg Monarchy Ottoman Empire 1664 Mediterranean Grand Vizier Ahmed Köprülü wanted to take the ford of the Rába river in 1664 to move towards Vienna with his huge army.

By the time the sun set, the defenders, consisting of French, Croatian, German, Austrian and Hungarian troops, had successfully reinforced and fortified their defensive positions.

Although the entirety of the Ottoman army was not committed to this particular clash, the fact that the Christian defenders were able to hold their ground and prevent the enemy from crossing the river represented an important tactical success.

Following this engagement, the army of Köprülü continued its advance, while the Hungarian and Croatian forces of Nádasdy and Esterházy remained stationed at Körmend to monitor the river fords.