Historical Events tagged with "marengo"

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Military & Warfare

Napoleon Bonaparte's Victory at Marengo

June 14th, 1800 224 years ago

The Battle of Marengo marked a significant victory for Napoleon Bonaparte's French Army against the Austrians in Northern Italy. Taking place in the town of Marengo, this battle on June 14 involved a series of strategic maneuvers and fierce fighting. Despite initial setbacks and being outnumbered, the French forces, led by Bonaparte, executed a pivotal counterattack that turned the tide, leading to a decisive victory. This win was instrumental in re-establishing French control over Italy, demonstrating Bonaparte's military genius and paving the way for further French dominion in Europe.

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