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Mincio River
Battle Name : Mincio River
Date(s) : 25 December 1800 - 26 December 1800
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the Second Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces [Army of Reserve] over Austrian Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Since the early July armistice the Austrians had held the line of the Mincio river. The French Army of Reserve, since Napoleon's departure for Paris commanded by Brune, broke the line. The Austrians fell back eastwards over the river Adige. Two days later the armistice was renewed.
Location
A river in northern Italy running southwards from Lake Garda to the river Po. (Italy)
Casualty figures
French Forces [Army of Reserve]
- Number engaged :
- 66,000
- Casualties :
- 4,000 (6.06%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 50,000
- Casualties :
- 8,589 (17.18%)
