The Battle of Rivoli, 1797; Napoleon Bonaparte's First Major Command

The Battle of Rivoli, a decisive turning point in Napoleon’s initial Italian campaign against Austria, blazed like a firebrand through the annals of warfare. Here, Napoleon’s tactical brilliance unfolded with the precision of a master chess player, each maneuver an exquisite stroke of genius that stunned his adversaries. Rivoli not only cemented his legacy as a military prodigy but also unleashed the French legions to sweep over northern Italy like a conquering storm, marking the dawn of a new era in European power.

Rivoli. 14 January, 1797.
French Forces: 23,000 Soldiers.
Austrian Forces: 28,000 Soldiers.

Additional Reading and Research:

• Chandler, David. The Campaigns of Napoleon.
• Green, Jeremy. Napoleon's Masterful Italian Campaign.
• Shosenberg, James. Napoleon's Masterstroke at Rivoli.

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