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Pesaro


Battle Name : Pesaro

Date(s) : 28 April 1814

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Austro-Neapolitan Conflict ,

Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over Neapolitan Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

Another brilliant Austrian raid. The enormous disparity in numbers did not prevent the Austrians taking 250 prisoners with little loss to themselves. The figures for killed and wounded Neapolitans are not recorded.

Location

A town at the mouth of the river Foglia about 22 miles southeast of Rimini, central Italy. (Italy)

Casualty figures

Neapolitan Forces

Number engaged :
3,000

Casualties :
250 (8.33%)

Austrian Forces

Number engaged :
400

Casualties :
n/a