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Malghera


Battle Name : Malghera

Date(s) : 23 April 1809

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Austrian Campaign 1809 ,

Outcome : A victory for Franco-Italian Forces over Austrian Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

The Austrian attack was sharpely rebuffed by the French who outnumbered and outgunned them.

Location

North bank of the river Dese. (Italy)

Casualty figures

Franco-Italian Forces

Number engaged :
6,000

Casualties :
20 (0.33%)

Austrian Forces

Number engaged :
2,000

Casualties :
600 (30.00%)