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San Giacomo
Battle Name : San Giacomo
Date(s) : 12 April 1800
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the Second Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Suchet, commanding the centre of the army of Italy, was attempting to link up with the right wing, under Soult, but was met by a numerically greater force of Autrians under Baron von Elsnitz. The French suffered significant, one in five, casualties killed or wounded.
Location
A mountain in northwestern Italy 7 miles west of the port of Savona. (Italy)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 5,000
- Casualties :
- 1,000 (20.00%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 12,000
- Casualties :
- 800 (6.67%)
