Battle of Borgo

Battle of Borgo
Part of the French conquest of Corsica

The town of Borgo where the battle took place
DateOctober 8, 1768
Location
Borgo, Corsica
42°33′17″N 9°25′41″E / 42.5547°N 9.4281°E / 42.5547; 9.4281
Result Decisive Corsican victory
Belligerents
Corsican Republic  France
Commanders and leaders
Pasquale Paoli Charles Marbeuf
Strength
4,000 men 3,700 men
Casualties and losses
Unknown Total: 2,200
600 killed
1,000 wounded
600 captured

The Battle of Borgo was a military engagement fought between the forces of Corsica and France forces over control of the town of Borgo, during the French conquest of Corsica.

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