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Gospic
Battle Name : Gospic
Date(s) : 21 May 1809 - 22 May 1809
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Austrian Campaign 1809 ,
Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
In Croatia far from the main scene of action [Aspern-Essling] an Austrian force inflicted a significant defeat upon a larger French force.
Location
A town in Croatia near the river Lika about 42 miles north of Zadar (Croatia)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 11,000
- Casualties :
- 1,004 (9.13%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 3,000
- Casualties :
- 764 (25.47%)
