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Castelfranco Veneto
Battle Name : Castelfranco Veneto
Date(s) : 24 November 1805
Part of : French War of the Third Coalition , Napoleon's Ulm-Austerlitz Campaign. ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces [Army of Italy] over Austrian Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The Austrians, commanded by Prince Rohan, had marched all the way from Bavaria having avoided Augereau's VII Corps and Ney's VI Corps they came up against the Army of Italy. Reynier's Division came up in the rear of the Austrians and they were forced to surrender.
Location
A town in northeastern Italy about 25 miles northwest of Venice. (Italy)
Casualty figures
French Forces [Army of Italy]
- Number engaged :
- 8,000
- Casualties :
- 200 (2.50%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 4,400
- Casualties :
- 4,400 (100.00%)
