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Villach 2
Battle Name : Villach 2
Date(s) : 28 August 1813 - 29 August 1813
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Leipzig Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for Franco-Italian Forces over Austrian Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The Austrians left an inadequate force [a single battalion] to hold this vital town and river crossing. They left 80% of the town burnt down and three arches of the bridge destroyed.
Location
A town on the river Drau close to the Austro-Italian and Austro-Slovenian borders. (Austria)
Casualty figures
Franco-Italian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 10,000
- Casualties :
- 112 (1.12%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 600
- Casualties :
- 167 (27.83%)
