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S Pietro Engu


Battle Name : S Pietro Engu

Date(s) : 04 November 1805

Part of : French War of the Third Coalition , Napoleon's Ulm-Austerlitz Campaign. ,

Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over French Forces [Army of Italy]

Type of battle : Land

Summary

The pursuing force of the French III Division plus the cavalry of the Advanced Guard were stopped in their tracks by an Austrian force of half their number. Though casualty figures are not known they are though to be fairly heavy on both sides.

Location

A village in northeastern Italy about 7 miles northeast of Vicenza and 3 miles west of the river Brenta. (Italy)

Casualty figures

French Forces [Army of Italy]

Number engaged :
6,800

Casualties :
n/a

Austrian Forces

Number engaged :
3,400

Casualties :
n/a