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Tarvis [Saifnitz]
Battle Name : Tarvis [Saifnitz]
Date(s) : 22 March 1797 - 23 March 1797
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Coalition Forces [ Austrian ]
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The retreating Austrians under Archduke Charles made this their last serious stand in Italy. Both sides lost heavily in killed and wounded. The Austrians had 3,500 captured as well as losing 25 guns and 400 vehicles.
Location
A village in the extreme northeastern tip of Italy close to the Austro-Slovene border, about 17 miles southwest of Villach.
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 11,000
- Casualties :
- 1,200 (10.91%)
Coalition Forces [ Austrian ]
- Number engaged :
- 8,000
- Casualties :
- 4,500 (56.25%)
