Battles & Campaigns · 1815
Battle of Ronco
Ronco River, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
What happened
Austrian troops under Adam Albert von Neipperg fought the Neapolitan army of King Joachim Murat. After Occhiobello, Murat's army was retreating, with an Austrian corps behind it. Murat turned to hold the Austrians at the Ronco River, but a smaller Austrian force beat his rearguard, and he fell back south.
Why it matters
Murat's army lost many men, and more soldiers deserted. The retreat continued.
What came next
Murat withdrew to the Savio River. Two days later the Austrians raided Cesenatico.
Did you know?
The Neapolitan army was led in person by its king, Joachim Murat.
Timeline
- 8–9 Apr 1815Battle of Occhiobello.
- 21 Apr 1815Battle of Ronco.
- 23 Apr 1815Battle of Cesenatico.