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Turbigo
Battle Name : Turbigo
Date(s) : 31 May 1800
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the Second Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over French Forces [Army of Reserve]
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The Austrian's fighting at more than two to one disadvantage valiantly defended a canal which ran through the town. Murat's advance on Milan was held up for the whole day.
Location
A small town in northwestern Italy just east of the river Ticino between Milan and Novara. (Italy)
Casualty figures
French Forces [Army of Reserve]
- Number engaged :
- 12,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 5,346
- Casualties :
- n/a
