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Venzone 2
Battle Name : Venzone 2
Date(s) : 12 May 1809
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Austrian Campaign 1809 ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Austrian Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The Voltigeurs of Dessaix's Advanced Guard met an Austrian force of equal strength. However the French had the advantage of 3 guns to the Austrian nil. A reversal of the first meeting at Venzone in April.
Location
A village in northeastern Italy about 9 miles north of Udine.
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 1,400
- Casualties :
- 47 (3.36%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 1,400
- Casualties :
- 190 (13.57%)
