Battle of Mileto
| Battle of Mileto | |||||||
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| Part of the War of the Fourth Coalition | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| France | Kingdom of Sicily | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Jean Reynier | Louis of Hesse-Philippsthal | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 5,000 | 5,000 | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| unknown but light | 1,633 and 6 guns | ||||||
The Battle of Mileto took place during the War of the Fourth Coalition on 28 May 1807 in Calabria. The Bourbon Kingdom of Sicily attempted to re-conquer its possessions in continental Italy, known as the Kingdom of Naples. The battle ended in a victory for French forces under general Jean Reynier.