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Stara Straza
Battle Name : Stara Straza
Date(s) : 15 May 1809
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Austrian Campaign 1809 ,
Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
A daring and resourceful night raid by two companies of Austrians against a four battalion camp of French troops. The Austrians managed to take 700 sheep and 34 oxen for very few losses of their own.
Location
A village in Dalmatia, Croatia about 38 miles east of Zara [now Zadar. (Croatia)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 3,000
- Casualties :
- 300 (10.00%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 150
- Casualties :
- n/a
