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Capua
Battle Name : Capua
Date(s) : 28 July 1799
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the Second Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for Coalition Forces [British & Portugese] over French Garrison
Type of battle : Land
Summary
An easy victory for Captain Troubridge's small force of British and Portugese marines. The French garrison was allowed free passage back to France.
Location
A fortified town in western central Italy about 19 miles north of Naples. (Italy)
Casualty figures
French Garrison
- Number engaged :
- 2,200
- Casualties :
- 2,200 (100.00%)
Coalition Forces [British & Portugese]
- Number engaged :
- 1,600
- Casualties :
- 0 (0.00%)
