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The Battle Of Marengo Flashcards

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What was Napoleon convinced about Melas’ army?

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He thought they would retreat after the Battle of Montebello

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How many troops did Napoleon send north to try to locate Melas’ army?

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9500

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When did melas surprise Napoleon?

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14th June 1800

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How many did the Austrians outnumber napoleons army by?

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30,000 to 22,000

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Why weren’t the Austrians capable of fighting with the same initiative as the French?

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They didn’t have the same revolutionary enthusiasm

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What happened by 3pm?

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Melas was convinced he won so retired from the battlefield as he was 71 and tired

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What happened at 5pm?

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General Desaix and his forces returned so Napoleon ordered him to launch a cavalry charge

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What happened in the end?

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6500 Austrians were killed and the path was now clear for Napoleon to march on Vienna

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