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Monte Fascio
Battle Name : Monte Fascio
Date(s) : 07 April 1800
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
The Austrians, having been so successful at Cadibona, were caught napping by a strong French counter attack. An entire battalion of Austrian infantry [2nd Bn EH Joseph Infantry Regiment] was captured intact.
Location
A mountain in northwestern Italy about 9 miles northest of Genoa. (Italy)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 5,000
- Casualties :
- 200 (4.00%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 7,000
- Casualties :
- 1,636 (23.37%)
