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Savona
Battle Name : Savona
Date(s) : 21 April 1800 - 15 May 1800
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the Second Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over French Garrison
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Part of Marbot's division of Soult's right wing of the Army of Italy garrisoned Savona. They were covered on the seaward side by the same British naval squadron which was covering Genoa. The Commander of the Garrison, Brigadier Buget, surrendered after 25 days. All French were made prisoners of war and the Austrians also took 146 guns.
Location
A port-town on the Gulf of Genoa just over 30 miles to the west of Genoa. (Italy)
Casualty figures
French Garrison
- Number engaged :
- 1,100
- Casualties :
- 1,100 (100.00%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 2,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
