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Castel Bolognese
Battle Name : Castel Bolognese
Date(s) : 03 February 1797
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French Revolutionary War , Napoleon's Italian Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Papal Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
This was the opening of Bonaparte's short campaign against the Vatican. The main objective was financial i.e. Bonaparte wish to gain funds for his further campaigning.
Location
A village in northern Italy on the river Senio, about 25 miles southeast of Bologna.
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 9,000
- Casualties :
- 100 (1.11%)
Papal Forces
- Number engaged :
- 7,000
- Casualties :
- 2,000 (28.57%)
