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Ancona
Battle Name : Ancona
Date(s) : 05 May 1815 - 30 May 1815
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Austro-Neapolitan Conflict ,
Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over Neapolitan Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The last action of this war. A joint Anglo-Austrian flotilla enforced the blockade from the sea side. About 500 Neapolitans were killed or wounded, the remainder were made prisoners of war.
Location
A major port on the Adriatic coast of central Italy (Italy)
Casualty figures
Neapolitan Forces
- Number engaged :
- 1,500
- Casualties :
- 1,500 (100.00%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 2,300
- Casualties :
- n/a
