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Verderio


Battle Name : Verderio

Date(s) : 28 April 1799

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

Outcome : A victory for Austro-RussianForces over French Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

In the French retreat from the river Adda line to the river Ticino [see Battle of Vaprio] Serrurier was heavily engaged. After a short sharp fight the French became aware that 12 battalions of fresh troops under Russian general Rosenberg were approaching on his northern flank and to his rear. Serrurier surrendered.

Location

A village just west of the river Adda halfway between Milan and Lecco. (Italy)

More details

Once the line of the Adda river had been lost then Milan became untenable for the French. Marshal Suvorov entered the city on the 29th April.

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
3,000

Casualties :
2,952 (98.40%)

Austro-RussianForces

Number engaged :
7,000

Casualties :
n/a