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Reggio


Battle Name : Reggio

Date(s) : 07 March 1814

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's defence of France ,

Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over Franco-Italian Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

With no more than moderate losses on both sides the Austrians gained the position. The Austrian commander had bottled up the Franco-Italians in the old town and believed they were about to surrender. Murat, King of Naples, came up and allowed the Franco-Italians to march out. The Austrian commander was furious but out-ranked.

Location

A town on the river Crostolo in northeastern Italy. (Italy)

Casualty figures

Franco-Italian Forces

Number engaged :
4,000

Casualties :
n/a

Austrian Forces

Number engaged :
2,800

Casualties :
n/a