Battle of Occhiobello

The Battle of Occhiobello was fought on 8 April – 9 April 1815 and was the turning point of the Neapolitan War. Joachim Murat, King of Naples was repulsed by an Austrian force under the command of Johann Frimont whilst trying to cross the bridge over the Po River at Occhiobello. Following the battle, the Austrians would not lose an engagement for the remainder of the war.

Battle of Occhiobello
Part of the Neapolitan War
Date8–9 April 1815
Location
Occhiobello
44°54′54.80″N 11°34′46.52″E
Result Austrian victory
Belligerents
Naples Austrian Empire
Prussia
Commanders and leaders
Joachim Murat Johann Frimont
Strength
25,000 10,000
Casualties and losses
2,000 killed, wounded or captured 400 killed, wounded or captured
Location within Europe
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