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Cesenatico
Battle Name : Cesenatico
Date(s) : 23 April 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
An amazing attack by the Austrian force on a town containing five times their number. The Austrians rushed the single stone bridge and were in and out of the town before the Neapolitans reacted. They brought out 200 prisoners.
Location
A small town about 12 miles northwest of Rimini on the east coast of central Italy. (Italy)
Casualty figures
Neapolitan Forces
- Number engaged :
- 3,000
- Casualties :
- 500 (16.67%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 600
- Casualties :
- 50 (8.33%)
