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San Giuliano
Battle Name : San Giuliano
Date(s) : 21 June 1799
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the Second Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Austrian Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Bellegarde was commanding the Allied rearguard while Suvorov was defeating Macdonald. Moreau moved his French troops to launch a two pronged attack on the Allies [Bellegarde]. Austrian cavalry eventually halted the French frontal assault flank attacks by Moreau's reserves eventually forced Austrians to retreat. When Suvorov moved to aid Bellegarde Moreau fell back towards Genoa.
Location
A village in northwestern Italy about 12 miles east of Alessandria. (Italy)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 14,000
- Casualties :
- 1,000 (7.14%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 8,000
- Casualties :
- 2,300 (28.75%)
