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Tortona
Battle Name : Tortona
Date(s) : 05 August 1799 - 11 September 1799
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the Second Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over French Garrison
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The French held on to the small fortress even after their defeat at Novi. Over 100 men were killed and on their surrender they were allowed to march out with honours of war. After laying down their weapons they were released and Count Suvorov returned the battalion [3rd batt. 63rd Demi-Brigade de Ligne] colour to them in mark of their valiant defence.
Location
A small fortress in northwestern Italy 32 miles north of Genoa (Italy)
Casualty figures
French Garrison
- Number engaged :
- 1,200
- Casualties :
- 1,200 (100.00%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 11,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
