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Monte Cenis
Battle Name : Monte Cenis
Date(s) : 08 April 1800
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the Second Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
A brilliantly planned and executed night move which brought the Austrians to the French position just before dawn. All sentries were asleep and the successful attack was carried out without a shot being fired. Only six Frenchmen escaped.
Location
A fortified post just south of the Monte Cenis pass on the Italian side of the Franco-Italian border. (Italy)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 1,350
- Casualties :
- 1,344 (99.56%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 1,200
- Casualties :
- 0 (0.00%)
