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Legnano
Battle Name : Legnano
Date(s) : 12 September 1796
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French Revolutionary War , Napoleon's Italian Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Coalition Forces [ Austrian ]
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Three battalions of Austrian infantry were left to garrison Legnano and hold the crossing of the Adige river. A force of French infantry under Augereau, outnumbering them five to one, captured the position and all the Austrians.
Location
The fortress town of Legnano, northern Italy, on the river Adige.
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 8,000
- Casualties :
- 0 (0.00%)
Coalition Forces [ Austrian ]
- Number engaged :
- 1,700
- Casualties :
- 1,700 (100.00%)
