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Peschiera
Battle Name : Peschiera
Date(s) : 06 May 1799
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the Second Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over French Garrison
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The commander of the fortress, Col Coutheaux, surrendered before either side took any casualties. He and his men were returned to France on their word not to fight against the allies in this war. In addition to the fortress the Austrians also captured 18 gunboats used on Lake Garda.
Location
A fortress at the southern tip of Lake Garda, northern Italy. (Italy)
Casualty figures
French Garrison
- Number engaged :
- 1,200
- Casualties :
- 1,200 (100.00%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 8,000
- Casualties :
- 0 (0.00%)
