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Capua


Battle Name : Capua

Date(s) : 28 July 1799

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

Outcome : A victory for Coalition Forces [British & Portugese] over French Garrison

Type of battle : Land

Summary

An easy victory for Captain Troubridge's small force of British and Portugese marines. The French garrison was allowed free passage back to France.

Location

A fortified town in western central Italy about 19 miles north of Naples. (Italy)

Casualty figures

French Garrison

Number engaged :
2,200

Casualties :
2,200 (100.00%)

Coalition Forces [British & Portugese]

Number engaged :
1,600

Casualties :
0 (0.00%)