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Gaëta [1]
Battle Name : Gaëta [1]
Date(s) : 05 January 1799
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
The last stronghold of the Neapolitans was the impregnable fortress of Gaëta. This was surrendered without a fight. The officers were allowed to go free but the men were prisoners of war 'enlisted' into the French army.
Location
A fortress on the central western Italian coast 38 miles northwest of Naples.
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 4,000
- Casualties :
- 0 (0.00%)
Neapolitan Forces
- Number engaged :
- 3,600
- Casualties :
- 3,600 (100.00%)
