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Levens


Battle Name : Levens

Date(s) : 28 February 1793

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

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

Type of battle : Land

Summary

The Sardinians, advancing into southern France, were stopped by a superior French force. Losses were significant on both sides.

Location

A small town in southern France, department of Alpes Maritime, about 12 miles north of Nice. (France)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
12,000

Casualties :
800 (6.67%)

Coalition Forces [Sardinians]

Number engaged :
7,000

Casualties :
800 (11.43%)