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Fossano
Battle Name : Fossano
Date(s) : 16 September 1799
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the Second Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces [inc. Swiss & Poles] over Austrian Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The French pulling back to Turin defeated a numerically smaller force of Austrians.
Location
A village in northwestern Italy about 40 miles south of Turin. (Italy)
Casualty figures
French Forces [inc. Swiss & Poles]
- Number engaged :
- 8,000
- Casualties :
- 200 (2.50%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 5,000
- Casualties :
- 1,000 (20.00%)
