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Reggio
Battle Name : Reggio
Date(s) : 07 March 1814
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's defence of France ,
Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over Franco-Italian Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
With no more than moderate losses on both sides the Austrians gained the position. The Austrian commander had bottled up the Franco-Italians in the old town and believed they were about to surrender. Murat, King of Naples, came up and allowed the Franco-Italians to march out. The Austrian commander was furious but out-ranked.
Location
A town on the river Crostolo in northeastern Italy. (Italy)
Casualty figures
Franco-Italian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 4,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 2,800
- Casualties :
- n/a
