Historical Events tagged with "Piedmontese"

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Military & Warfare

Napoleon's First Victory at Montenotte

April 12th, 1796 228 years ago

In a decisive engagement during the War of the First Coalition, Napoleon Bonaparte led his French forces to victory against combined Austrian and Piedmontese armies at the Battle of Montenotte. The battle took place in the region of Piedmont, where Bonaparte skillfully divided the enemy forces, effectively isolating the Austrians and Piedmontese. This strategic split marked a critical turning point in the campaign, leading to the eventual surrender of the Piedmontese contingents. With this victory, Bonaparte's reputation as a military commander began to flourish.

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