Marengo, 1800
Marengo, 1800 Osprey's study of the campaign at Marengo in 1800 during the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815). After a period of skirmishing and manoeuvring, Melas, the Austrian commander, launched a…
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Marengo, 1800
Osprey's study of the campaign at Marengo in 1800 during the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815). After a period of skirmishing and manoeuvring, Melas, the Austrian commander, launched a surprise attack on the morning of 14 June. Having returned from Egypt and seized power as First Consul, Napoleon led the Army of the Reserve against the Austrian Army besieging Genoa.
Believing he had won, the wounded Melas left the field to his Chief-of-Staff, Zach. The attack initially drove the French back to Marengo village and, despite committing the Consular Guard, by 3pm the French were retreating. The timely arrival of Desaix's Division led by Kellerman's cavalry and the 9e Legere threw the Austrians into confusion, turned the battle in Napoleon's favour, thus securing his position as First Consul.
It could have been very different.
Marengo, 1800
Battle of Marengo
Die Schlacht bon Marengo
LA BATAILLE DE MARENGO
Conte Bras Rb6014 Marengo
BAHCO 1800 mm 466-1800
Horizont 1800