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Parma


Battle Name : Parma

Date(s) : 02 March 1814

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's defence of France ,

Outcome : A victory for Franco-Italian Forces over Austrian Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

The Austrians were betrayed by the town's people who let the French into the town. About half the Austrians were able to escape.

Location

A large town in northeastern Italy at thye confluence of the rivers Parma and Baganza (Italy)

Casualty figures

Franco-Italian Forces

Number engaged :
12,000

Casualties :
400 (3.33%)

Austrian Forces

Number engaged :
4,500

Casualties :
2,300 (51.11%)