Historical Events tagged with "adda river"
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Military & Warfare
Napoleon's Victory at Lodi Bridge
May 10th, 1796 228 years ago
The Austrian forces suffered significant losses when Napoleon Bonaparte led his troops to victory at the Lodi Bridge over the Adda River in Italy. The battle showcased Napoleon's innovative tactics and decisive leadership, resulting in around 2,000 Austrian casualties and strengthening French control in Northern Italy. This engagement was pivotal in the context of the War of the First Coalition, where French forces sought to establish dominance in the region.
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