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Rome


Battle Name : Rome

Date(s) : 29 September 1799

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

Outcome : An inconclusive engagement between French Forces and Coalition Forces [Anglo-Neapolitan]

Type of battle : Land

Summary

Having loss most of the Neapolitan territory they had occupied the French easily gave up Rome in exchange for free passage home. Captain Louis of H.M.S. Minotaur hoisted British colours over the Capitol.

Location

The capital city of Italy. (Italy)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
4,500

Casualties :
0 (0.00%)

Coalition Forces [Anglo-Neapolitan]

Number engaged :
4,500

Casualties :
0 (0.00%)