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Centallo


Battle Name : Centallo

Date(s) : 31 October 1799

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

Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over French Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

The continued French probing around the Austrian positions in northwestern Italy had had a number of successes. This time the Austrians were at the more than two to one advantage and dealt severly with their opponents.

Location

A village in northwestern Italy about 7 miles north-northeast of Cuneo. (Italy)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
7,000

Casualties :
1,000 (14.29%)

Austrian Forces

Number engaged :
15,000

Casualties :
200 (1.33%)