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River Taro
Battle Name : River Taro
Date(s) : 13 April 1814
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's defence of France ,
Outcome : A victory for Austro-Neapolitan Forces over Franco-Italian Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Precise losses are not known but they are reported as 'considerable' on the Franco-Italian side and 'light' on the Austro-Neapolitan side. The Neapolitans, under Joachim Murat, King of Naples, had at last joined the fight probably because he had heard of Napoleon's defeats in the north of France. The Franco-Italians were pursued but action was broken off the next day when news of napoleon's abdication came through.
Location
A southern tributary of the river Po about 7 miles west of Parma, northern Italy. (Italy)
Casualty figures
Franco-Italian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 6,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
Austro-Neapolitan Forces
- Number engaged :
- 18,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
