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Milan


Battle Name : Milan

Date(s) : 30 April 1799 - 24 May 1799

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

Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over French Garrison

Type of battle : Land

Summary

The Austrian captured this important route centre after a blockade of 25 days. The French garrison were allowed to return to France after agreeing not to fight for one year. The Austrians took 119 guns and the two battalion colours.

Location

A major city in northern Italy just north of the river Po. (Italy)

Casualty figures

French Garrison

Number engaged :
2,000

Casualties :
2,000 (100.00%)

Austrian Forces

Number engaged :
3,000

Casualties :
36 (1.20%)