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Millesimo
Battle Name : Millesimo
Date(s) : 13 April 1796 - 14 April 1796
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French Revolutionary War , Napoleon's Italian Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Coalition Forces [ Austro-Sardinian]
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The French moved to split the main Sardinian force from the Austrians. The main link between the two over the river Bormida was at Millesimo. The small Austro-Sardinian force there was outnumbered 10 to 1 and were almost all captured.
Location
A small village in northwest Italy where the main road from Savona to Ceva crossed the river Bormida.
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 9,000
- Casualties :
- 700 (7.78%)
Coalition Forces [ Austro-Sardinian]
- Number engaged :
- 988
- Casualties :
- 988 (100.00%)
