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Zadar


Battle Name : Zadar

Date(s) : 22 November 1813 - 06 December 1813

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Leipzig Campaign ,

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

Type of battle : Land, Seige

Summary

The Austrians were mopping up strong points, ports and islands, on the Adriatic assisted by warships of the British Royal Navy. In this instance there was a battalion of Liccaners on each side. Those on the French side attempted to revolt and after 80 were shot the remainder were expelled from the fort. The French captives were returned to France under licence.

Location

A port on the Adriatic coast of Slovenia opposite Ancona in Italy. (Slovenia)

Casualty figures

Franco-Italian Forces

Number engaged :
1,200

Casualties :
1,200 (100.00%)

Austrian Forces

Number engaged :
1,500

Casualties :
n/a