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Cesenatico


Battle Name : Cesenatico

Date(s) : 23 April 1815

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Austro-Neapolitan Conflict ,

Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over Neapolitan Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

An amazing attack by the Austrian force on a town containing five times their number. The Austrians rushed the single stone bridge and were in and out of the town before the Neapolitans reacted. They brought out 200 prisoners.

Location

A small town about 12 miles northwest of Rimini on the east coast of central Italy. (Italy)

Casualty figures

Neapolitan Forces

Number engaged :
3,000

Casualties :
500 (16.67%)

Austrian Forces

Number engaged :
600

Casualties :
50 (8.33%)