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Sicily
Battle Name : Sicily
Date(s) : 17 September 1810
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleonic non-specific engagements ,
Outcome : A victory for British Forces over Neapolitan Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Murat, who Napoleon had appointed Kingof Naples, attempted this invasion against the advice of Napoleon. Not only was he severely beaten on land but after the invasion a Royal Naval squadron sailed up and destroyed or took 60 transport and 2 gunboats.
Location
The island of Sicly lies at the toe of Italy in the Mediterranean sea. (Italy)
Casualty figures
Neapolitan Forces
- Number engaged :
- 3,000
- Casualties :
- 1,200 (40.00%)
British Forces
- Number engaged :
- 1,800
- Casualties :
- 3 (0.17%)
