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Lecco


Battle Name : Lecco

Date(s) : 26 April 1799

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

Outcome : A victory for Russian forces over French Forces

Type of battle : Land

A swift action by Prince Bagration commanding the Russian Advanced Guard. Against a numerically stronger enemy they were able to sieze, intact, an important bridge over the River Adda. Prince Bagration was wounded in the action.