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Voltri


Battle Name : Voltri

Date(s) : 18 April 1800

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

Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over French Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

The remaining troops of Soult's right wing of the army of Italy were at last driven into Genoa. By this defeat Massena was bottled up in Genoa, however Suchet and the centre of the army of Italy were still having some degree of success.

Location

A village in northwestern Italy about 6 miles west of the city of Genoa (Italy)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
7,000

Casualties :
2,000 (28.57%)

Austrian Forces

Number engaged :
14,000

Casualties :
1,000 (7.14%)