Civita Castellana
Battle Name : Civita Castellana
Date(s) : 04 December 1798
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the Second Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Neapolitan Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Although greatly outnumbered the more experienced, disciplined French troops, Armée d'Italie under General Macdonald, easily defeated the Neapolitans commanded by General Baron Mack.
Location
A town in central Italy about 25 miles north of Rome.
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 10,000
- Casualties :
- 500 (5.00%)
Neapolitan Forces
- Number engaged :
- 26,000
- Casualties :
- 2,500 (9.62%)