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Trieste
Battle Name : Trieste
Date(s) : 12 October 1813 - 28 October 1813
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Leipzig Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for Anglo-Austrian Forces over Franco-Italian Garrison
Type of battle : Land, Sea, Seige
Summary
The land forces, which included British Marines, were supported from the sea by Admiral Freemantle's squadron. When the garrison surrendered the survivors [641] were taken to the nearest French post and handed over.
Location
A fortified city port at the head of the Adriatic, Italy. (Italy)
Casualty figures
Franco-Italian Garrison
- Number engaged :
- 800
- Casualties :
- 800 (100.00%)
Anglo-Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 3,500
- Casualties :
- 63 (1.80%)
