Battle of Forano

Battle of Forano
Part of War of the Third Coalition

Strategic Situation of Europe in 1805
Date2 November 1805
Location
Forano village, 12 miles North of Caldiero, Italy
45°25′26″N 11°11′26″E / 45.42389°N 11.19056°E / 45.42389; 11.19056
Result French victory
Belligerents
France France Austrian Empire Austrian Empire
Commanders and leaders
France Marshal André Masséna
France Gen. Jean-Baptiste Solignac
Austrian Empire Maj. Gen. Karl Hillinger
Units involved
Armée d'Italie Armee von Italien
Strength
6,000 men 4,000 men
Casualties and losses
600 killed or wounded 2,200 killed or wounded
Battle of Forano is located in Italy
Battle of Forano
Location within Italy

The Battle of Forano took place during the War of the Third Coalition on 2 November 1805 which saw a decisive French victory by the Armée d'Italie under the command of Marshal André Masséna and General Jean-Baptiste Solignac over the Austrian troops led by Major general Karl Hillinger.[1]

  1. ^ ""Battle of Caldiero - 1805" Topic". theminiaturespage.com. 18 January 2005. Retrieved 31 January 2024.