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Venzone 2


Battle Name : Venzone 2

Date(s) : 12 May 1809

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Austrian Campaign 1809 ,

Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Austrian Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

The Voltigeurs of Dessaix's Advanced Guard met an Austrian force of equal strength. However the French had the advantage of 3 guns to the Austrian nil. A reversal of the first meeting at Venzone in April.

Location

A village in northeastern Italy about 9 miles north of Udine.

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
1,400

Casualties :
47 (3.36%)

Austrian Forces

Number engaged :
1,400

Casualties :
190 (13.57%)