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Mincio River


Battle Name : Mincio River

Date(s) : 08 February 1814

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's defence of France ,

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

Type of battle : Land

Poor intelligence on the Austrian side led them to believe the Franco-Italians had given up the line of the Mincio. The Franco-Italians were there in strength and the Austrians were met with determined resistance when they tried to cross.