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Valvasone
Battle Name : Valvasone
Date(s) : 11 November 1805
Part of : French War of the Third Coalition , Napoleon's Ulm-Austerlitz Campaign. ,
Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over French Forces [Army of Italy]
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The Archduke Charles organized a most successful rearguard action against the pursuing French. All Austrians were Hussars [16 Squadrons] and the French had 32 Squadrons of Cavalry and one btn. Infantry. Losses were heavier on the French side and the pursuit was halted for a while. The Austrians continued their withdrawal.
Location
A village in northeastern Italy about 2 miles west of the river Tagliamento. (Italy)
Casualty figures
French Forces [Army of Italy]
- Number engaged :
- 3,200
- Casualties :
- n/a
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 1,200
- Casualties :
- n/a
