Battle of Ronco facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Battle of Ronco
Part of the Neapolitan War
Date 21 April 1815 Location Ronco, present-day Italy 44°12′12.58″N 12°5′12.20″E / 44.2034944°N 12.0867222°E / 44.2034944; 12.0867222 Result Austrian victory
Belligerents
Austrian Empire	Kingdom of Naples
Commanders and leaders
Adam Albert von Neipperg	Joachim Murat
Strength
3,000	8,000
Casualties and losses
150 killed or wounded	1,000 killed or wounded

The Battle of Ronco was a battle in the Neapolitan War that 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.