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Cuneo
Battle Name : Cuneo
Date(s) : 16 November 1799 - 03 December 1799
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the Second Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over French Garrison
Type of battle : Land, Seige
Summary
With their army pulling back from north western Italy the fortified town was isolated. Having held out for 18 days General Clément surrendered. All the surviving troops were made prisoners of war.
Location
A fortified town in northwestern Italy about 47 miles southwest of Turin. An important route town for an approach to the French border. (Italy)
Casualty figures
French Garrison
- Number engaged :
- 3,000
- Casualties :
- 3,000 (100.00%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 8,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
