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Mincio River
Battle Name : Mincio River
Date(s) : 08 February 1814
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's defence of France ,
Outcome : A victory for Franco-Italian Forces over Austrian Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Poor intelligence on the Austrian side led them to believe the Franco-Italians had given up the line of the Mincio. The Franco-Italians were there in strength and the Austrians were met with determined resistance when they tried to cross.
Location
A tributary of the river Po flowing in from the north [left hand bank] the action took place over a front of approximately 3 miles centred about 8 miles south of Peschiera, Italy. (Italy)
Casualty figures
Franco-Italian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 34,000
- Casualties :
- 3,500 (10.29%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 32,000
- Casualties :
- 4,000 (12.50%)
