Historical Events tagged with "mincio"
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Military & Warfare
Napoleon Crosses Mincio River at Borghetto
May 30th, 1796 228 years ago
Napoleon Bonaparte executed a remarkable maneuver at the Battle of Borghetto, successfully crossing the Mincio River against the Austrian army. This decisive move compelled the Austrians to abandon Lombardy and retreat toward the Tyrol, ultimately leaving Mantua as their only remaining stronghold in Northern Italy. The battle showcased Napoleon's tactical brilliance and shifted the momentum in favor of the French forces during the War of the First Coalition.
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