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Tersain
Battle Name : Tersain
Date(s) : 08 September 1813
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Leipzig Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over Franco-Italian Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Although fewer in number the Austrians were better placed. The Franco-Italians were moving in hostile broken country without a proper screen and they suffered for it. Their commander, Belotti, was wounded and captured.
Location
A village in the mountains of northwest Slovenia. (Slovenia)
More details
Following this rebuff Prince Eugène concentrated his forces on his southern flank.
Casualty figures
Franco-Italian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 3,600
- Casualties :
- 905 (25.14%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 2,000
- Casualties :
- 15 (0.75%)
