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Gradisca


Battle Name : Gradisca

Date(s) : 17 March 1797

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,

Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Coalition Forces [ Austrian ]

Type of battle : Land

Summary

Part of the Austrian rearguard was cut off and surrounded. They surrendered, giving up 10 guns and the colours of 8 regiments.

Location

A town on the River Isonzo about 9 miles southwest of Görz, just over 7 miles from the Slovenian border.

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
18,000

Casualties :
0 (0.00%)

Coalition Forces [ Austrian ]

Number engaged :
2,500

Casualties :
2,500 (100.00%)