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Bassignana
Battle Name : Bassignana
Date(s) : 12 May 1799
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the Second Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Russian forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Rosenberg, commanding the Russian advanced guard, ignored Suvorov's warning not to cross the Po at this point and without the main body of the Russian army. Consequently he was caught and heavily defeated.
Location
A village in northwestern Italy near the river Po about 11 miles northeast of Alessandria. (Italy)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 12,000
- Casualties :
- 600 (5.00%)
Russian forces
- Number engaged :
- 3,500
- Casualties :
- 1,292 (36.91%)
