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Casteggio
Battle Name : Casteggio
Date(s) : 09 June 1800
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the Second Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces [Army of Reserve] over Austrian Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The Austrians under Ott were re-positioning after the successful siege of Genoa to meet the threat of Napoleon's force. Initially Ott engaged the French unaware that he was facing Napoleon's main body. Ott managed to disengage and withdraw.
Location
A small town in northwestern Italy midway between Genoa and Milan. (Italy)
Casualty figures
French Forces [Army of Reserve]
- Number engaged :
- 12,000
- Casualties :
- 3,000 (25.00%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 11,000
- Casualties :
- 4,275 (38.86%)
