Battle of Ronco
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Battle of Ronco | |||||||
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Part of the Neapolitan War | |||||||
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Strength | |||||||
3,000[1] | 8,000[1] | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
150 killed or wounded | 1,000 killed or wounded | ||||||
Location within Europe |
The Battle of Ronco was a battle in the Neapolitan War that took place on 21 April 1815 in the village of Ronco, just south of Forlì. The main Neapolitan army, retreating following the disaster at the Battle of Occhiobello, was being pursued by an Austrian corps under the command of Adam Albert von Neipperg. The Neapolitans, commanded by their king, Joachim Murat, turned to check the Austrians at the Ronco River. The Neapolitans rear guard was defeated by a smaller advanced Austrian force, compelling Murat to retreat further south to the Savio River. The Austrians suffered light casualties, whereas nearly 1,000 Neapolitans were killed or wounded and more deserted Murat altogether.
Citations
- ^ a b Smith 1998, p. 532.
References
- Smith, Digby (1998). The Greenhill Napoleonic Wars Data Book. London: Greenhill Books. ISBN 1-85367-276-9.
Further reading
- Capt. Batty, An Historical Sketch of the Campaign of 1815, London (1820)
- Details of battle at Clash of Steel
External links
Media related to Battle of Ronco at Wikimedia Commons
Preceded by Battle of Casaglia |
Napoleonic Wars Battle of Ronco |
Succeeded by Battle of Cesenatico |
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