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Venzone 1
Battle Name : Venzone 1
Date(s) : 11 April 1809
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Austrian Campaign 1809 ,
Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The Austrians siezed the initiative in this sector of the campaign. Only a little over half the French troops came into action and their casualties were light however they still fell back over the Tagliamento river. The Austrians did not follow up their success but remained in Venzone.
Location
A village in northeastern Italy about 9 miles north of Udine. (Italy)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 6,000
- Casualties :
- 292 (4.87%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 3,500
- Casualties :
- 223 (6.37%)
