Translate this Page
Gorizia
Battle Name : Gorizia
Date(s) : 16 November 1805
Part of : French War of the Third Coalition , Napoleon's Ulm-Austerlitz Campaign. ,
Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over French Forces [Army of Italy]
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Massena's hot pursuit of the Austrians lead him to attempt to cross the Isonzo river. The Austrian rearguard outnumbered him by more than two to one and held the position for the whole day.
Location
A town about 12 miles north of the Gulf of Trieste on the river Isonzo [Soce] which is the Italian-Slovenian border. (Italy)
Casualty figures
French Forces [Army of Italy]
- Number engaged :
- 2,400
- Casualties :
- n/a
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 5,600
- Casualties :
- n/a
