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Arcola
Battle Name : Arcola
Date(s) : 15 November 1796 - 17 November 1796
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French Revolutionary War , Napoleon's Italian Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for French Revolutionary Forces over Austrian Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
A crucial French victory in northern Italy, where Napoleon, through tactical genius managed to defeat a much larger Austrian force under Alvintzi threatening to envelope him.
Location
Around the city of Arcola, on the River Alpone, Northern Italy. (Italy)
Casualty figures
French Revolutionary Forces
- Number engaged :
- 20,000
- Casualties :
- 4,500 (22.50%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 17,000
- Casualties :
- 7,000 (41.18%)
