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Mignano
Battle Name : Mignano
Date(s) : 17 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 Austrian raiding force [mainly Hussars and Jägers] launched a midnight raid on a numerically superior force. Most of the Neapolitans fled immediately but the Austrians were able to capture about 1,000 men and all the guns and baggage. After this 'battle' only Ancona remained to be subdued.
Location
A village on the river Volturno in the hills of central Italy. (Italy)
Casualty figures
Neapolitan Forces
- Number engaged :
- 6,000
- Casualties :
- 1,000 (16.67%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 2,200
- Casualties :
- 0 (0.00%)
