'Bonaparte at the Battle of Marengo', 14 June, 1800. Artist: Anon

'Bonaparte at the Battle of Marengo', 14 June, 1800. Artist: Anon

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'Bonaparte at the Battle of Marengo', 14 June, 1800. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) at the Battle of Marengo learning of the death of General Louis Desaix (1768-1800). Launching a counterattack closely supported by a wedge of cannon, Desaix's men threw themselves at the Austrians.The assault cost Desaix his life, but won the day against the Austrians who broke and fled leaving behind 14,000 casualties. The French suffered 7000.


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People Information

Creator
  1. Anon, attributed to: :
Subject
  1. Napoleon Bonaparte I: Corsican: Emperor, soldier, politician
People Related
  1. General Louis Desaix: French: General, soldier

Medium
  1. Engraving

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe Italy Piedmont Alessandria Bosco Marengo

  1. 44 49 00 N , 008 41 00 E

Category Hierarchy

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Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3660x4772
File Size : 51,169kb


Aliases

  1. H118490.tif
  1. 0510000180
  1. 1-155-702
  1. 1155702
  1. 180
  1. H118490.tif

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