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Alessandria
Battle Name : Alessandria
Date(s) : 22 June 1799 - 22 July 1799
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the Second Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for Coalition Forces [ Austrian ] over French Garrison
Type of battle : Land, Seige
Summary
After a siege lasting a month General Gardanne surrendered. In addition to the 105 guns about 7,000 muskets and a considerable amount of other military stores were captured by the Austrians.
Location
A fortified town in northwest Italy on the southern bank of the river Tanaro just over 50 miles southwest of Milan. (Italy)
Casualty figures
French Garrison
- Number engaged :
- 3,100
- Casualties :
- 3,100 (100.00%)
Coalition Forces [ Austrian ]
- Number engaged :
- 21,000
- Casualties :
- 400 (1.90%)
