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Malborghetto Blockhouse
Battle Name : Malborghetto Blockhouse
Date(s) : 14 May 1809 - 17 May 1809
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Austrian Campaign 1809 ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Austrian Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The French attacked this strongly fortified position which the Austrians held with determination. The Austrian casualties included 350 dead. Given the desperation of the Austrians and the length of the engagement the French reported casualties of 80 men dead and wounded are totally unbelievable
Location
A village in northeastern Italy just south of the Austrian border about 7 miles west of Tarviso. (Italy)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 15,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 400
- Casualties :
- 400 (100.00%)
