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BATTLE // November 4, 1798

Siege of Corfu

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Overview

The Siege of Corfu was a military operation by a joint Russian and Turkish fleet against French troops occupying the fortified island of Corfu; ended in Coalition victory. Corfu fortifications had a strong reputation, but by the siege time they were in a parlous state.

Overview adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Forces & casualties

Troop strength

  • Russian Empire6,200
    medium
  • France3,700
    medium

Russian Empire fielded a 1.7 : 1 numerical advantage

Casualties

  • France1,000
    medium27% loss rate

Commanders (5)

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