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Novi [2]


Battle Name : Novi [2]

Date(s) : 24 October 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

Again the French were able to come to action with over a two to one advantage in numbers. They captured a thousand men and 4 guns.

Location

A town in northwestern Italy 14 miles southeast of Alessandria on the river Tanaro. (Italy)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
12,000

Casualties :
1,200 (10.00%)

Austrian Forces

Number engaged :
5,000

Casualties :
1,300 (26.00%)