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Battle of Forano 1805

Battle of Forano: Strategic Situation of Europe 1805
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Date2 November 1805Wikidata
Year1805Wikidata P585 (point in time)
Era19th century (1800–1913)derived from year
LocationItalyNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictWar of the Third CoalitionWikidata P361
Coordinates45.4239, 11.1906Wikidata P625

About the battle

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.

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Location

45.4239, 11.1906 · Italy

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