BATTLE // May 15, 1815
Battle of San Germano
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Significance
The Battle of San Germano was the concluding engagement of the Neapolitan War, pitting an Austrian force of 8,000 under Laval Nugent von Westmeath against Joachim Murat's Neapolitan army of 15,000. Despite holding a substantial numerical advantage, Murat's forces suffered approximately 3,500 casualties and were ultimately routed at Mignano by 17 May 1815. The defeat effectively ended Murat's attempt to retain his kingdom, collapsing Neapolitan resistance and securing Austrian dominance over the Italian peninsula in the immediate post-Napoleonic settlement.
Forces & casualties
Troop strength
- Austrian Empire8,000medium
- Kingdom of Naples15,000medium
Kingdom of Naples fielded a 1.9 : 1 numerical advantage
Casualties
- Kingdom of Naples3,500medium23% loss rate
Commanders (2)
Austrian Empire
Laval Nugent von Westmeathfield marshal
Kingdom of Naples
Joachim MuratMarshal of the Empire
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