Battle of Ronco

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Battle of Ronco Part of the Neapolitan War Date 21 April 1815 Location Forlì, present-day Italy Result Austrian victory Belligerents  Austrian Empire Kingdom of Naples Commanders Adam Albert von Neipperg Joachim Murat Strength 3,000 8,000 Casualties and losses 150 killed or wounded 1,000 killed or wounded

v • d • e Neapolitan War Panaro – Ferrara – Occhiobello – Carpi – Casaglia – Ronco – Cesenatico – Pesaro – Scapezzano – Tolentino – Ancona – Castel di Sangro – San Germano – Gaeta

The Battle of Ronco was a battle in the Neapolitan War the took place on 21 April 1815 in the village of Ronco, just south of Forlì. The main Neapolitan army, retreating following the disaster at the Battle of Occhiobello, was being pursued by an Austrian corps under the command of Adam Albert von Neipperg. The Neapolitans, commanded by their king, Joachim Murat, turned to check the Austrians at the Ronco River. The Neapolitans rear guard was defeated by a smaller advanced Austrian force, compelling Murat to retreat further south to the Savio River. The Austrians suffered light casualties, whereas nearly 1,000 Neapolitans were killed or wounded and more deserted Murat altogether.

[edit] References

• Capt. Batty, An Historical Sketch of the Campaign of 1815, London (1820)
• Details of battle at Clash of Steel