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Pordenone
Battle Name : Pordenone
Date(s) : 15 April 1809
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Austrian Campaign 1809 ,
Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The Austrian attack came as a surprise because the French did not expect movement in such appalling weather. Sahuc's isolated division was outnumbered and consequently badly mauled by the determined Austrian attack.
Location
A town in the province of Friaul, northeastern Italy about 55 miles northeast of Pádova. (Italy)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 4,800
- Casualties :
- 2,500 (52.08%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 5,900
- Casualties :
- 253 (4.29%)
