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Modena
Battle Name : Modena
Date(s) : 12 June 1799
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the Second Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Austrian Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Macdonald commanding the French advanced guard outnumbered his opponent by seven to one. Given the massive disparity in numbers the Austrians were lucky to have extricated nearly half of their troops.
Location
A city in northern Italy 25 miles northwest of Bologna. (Italy)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 29,000
- Casualties :
- 600 (2.07%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 4,300
- Casualties :
- 2,400 (55.81%)
