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Loano
Battle Name : Loano
Date(s) : 23 November 1795 - 24 November 1795
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Coalition Forces [ Austro-Sardinian]
Type of battle : Land
Summary
This was the only action of note in Italy during 1795. In addition to their heavy loss in men the Coalition suffered the loss of 48 guns. Both sides then withdrew from the mountainous areas for the winter.
Location
A town on the Gulf of Genoa about 19 miles southwestwards along the coast from Savona.
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 25,000
- Casualties :
- 3,000 (12.00%)
Coalition Forces [ Austro-Sardinian]
- Number engaged :
- 18,000
- Casualties :
- 7,000 (38.89%)
