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Loano


Battle Name : Loano

Date(s) : 01 May 1800

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the Second Coalition ,

Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over French Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

A contact between the Austrians pushing along the coast towards France and some of Suchet's centre wing of the army of Italy. Suchet fell back with few casualties on either side.

Location

Small port on the Italian coast of the Gulf of Genoa about 17 miles from the port of Savona. (Italy)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
4,500

Casualties :
n/a

Austrian Forces

Number engaged :
500

Casualties :
n/a