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Castelcerino
Battle Name : Castelcerino
Date(s) : 30 April 1809
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Austrian Campaign 1809 ,
Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over Franco-Italian Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
General Sorbier [who was killed in this action] had his division isolated but in a useful position on the Austrian flank. When the Austrians attacked instead of reinforcing him Eugène called him back. This freed up the Austrians to complete their planned withdrawal unmolested.
Location
A ruined castle on a ridge 2 miles north of Soave about 12 miles east of Verona, Italy. (Italy)
Casualty figures
Franco-Italian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 5,000
- Casualties :
- 409 (8.18%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 6,000
- Casualties :
- 872 (14.53%)
