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Lecco


Battle Name : Lecco

Date(s) : 26 April 1799

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

Outcome : A victory for Russian forces over French Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

A swift action by Prince Bagration commanding the Russian Advanced Guard. Against a numerically stronger enemy they were able to sieze, intact, an important bridge over the River Adda. Prince Bagration was wounded in the action.

Location

A walled town in northwestern Italy on the river Adda about 30 miles north of Milan.

More details

After this battle General Moreau took over command of the French Army of Italy from the discredited General Schérer.

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
5,000

Casualties :
n/a

Russian forces

Number engaged :
3,000

Casualties :
385 (12.83%)