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Rivoli [4]
Battle Name : Rivoli [4]
Date(s) : 14 January 1797 - 15 January 1797
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French Revolutionary War , Napoleon's Italian Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Coalition Forces [ Austrian ]
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Austrian forces under Alvintzi attempting to relieve Mantua and take Verona met Naploeon at Rivoli but were narowly defeated by Napoleon's skillful manoeuvring and General Joubert's doggedness.
Location
The plain of Rivoli between the Adige and Lake Garda, northwestern Italy.
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 22,000
- Casualties :
- 3,200 (14.55%)
Coalition Forces [ Austrian ]
- Number engaged :
- 28,000
- Casualties :
- 12,000 (42.86%)
