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Genola


Battle Name : Genola

Date(s) : 04 November 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

A concentration of Austrian troops to meet the French offensive achieved battlefield superiority of nearly two to one. The loss of this battle virtually halted the French offensive in northwestern Italy.

Location

A village in Italy between Cuneo and Turin. (Italy)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
15,000

Casualties :
7,600 (50.67%)

Austrian Forces

Number engaged :
29,000

Casualties :
2,400 (8.28%)