Battle of Faenza

When

4 Feb 1797

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

44.32° N, 11.80° E

Description

1797 battle of the French Revolutionary wars

18th century Battle part of French Revolutionary wars

The Battle of Faenza, also known as the Battle of Castel Bolognese on 3 February 1797, saw 7,000 troops from the Papal Army commanded by Michelangelo Alessandro Colli-Marchi face 9,000 troops from the French Army under the command of Claude-Victor Perrin. The veteran French troops quickly overran the Papal army, inflicting disproportionate casualties.

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