BATTLE // November 15, 1813
Battle of Caldiero
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Overview
The Battle of Caldiero on 15 November 1813 saw an army of the First French Empire under Eugène de Beauharnais opposed to an Austrian Empire army led by Johann von Hiller. Eugène, who was the Viceroy of the Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy inflicted a defeat on Hiller's troops, driving them from Caldiero. The action took place during the War of the Sixth Coalition, part of the Napoleonic Wars. Caldiero is located 15 kilometres (9 mi) east of Verona on the Autostrada A4.
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Forces & casualties
Troop strength
- French Empire16,000–24,000medium
- Austrian Empire8,000–18,000medium
French Empire fielded a 1.5 : 1 numerical advantage
Casualties
- French Empire1,000medium5% loss rate
- Austrian Empire1,500medium12% loss rate
Commanders (3)
Austrian Empire
Johann von Hillerfield marshal-lieutenant
- Paul von Radivojevich
Feldzeugmeister
French Empire
Eugène de Beauharnaisgeneral
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