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Susa


Battle Name : Susa

Date(s) : 22 May 1800

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the Second Coalition ,

Outcome : A victory for French Forces [Corps of the Alps] over Austrian Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

The Austrians were pushing forward towards France. The French had a new force in the field, the Corps of the Alps under General Tharreau. The meeting at Susa, with the French in a five to three advantage threw back the Austrian advance.

Location

A small walled town about 30 miles to the west of Turin. A junction of the routes into France over the Monte Cenis Pass and the Col de Montgenèvre. (Italy)

Casualty figures

French Forces [Corps of the Alps]

Number engaged :
5,000

Casualties :
n/a

Austrian Forces

Number engaged :
3,919

Casualties :
175 (4.47%)