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Magnano
Battle Name : Magnano
Date(s) : 05 April 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 numerically significant battle with large forces engaged on both sides. The Austrians were again commanded by Baron von Kray, who had lead them to victory in two previous engagements. The battle was very bloody and at the end nearly 20% French and 13% Austrians were casualties or prisoners.
Location
A village in northwestern Italy 22 miles northwest of Milan.
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 40,600
- Casualties :
- 8,000 (19.70%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 46,000
- Casualties :
- 6,000 (13.04%)
