'Battle of Marengo', 14 June, 1804. Artist: Anon

'Battle of Marengo', 14 June, 1804. Artist: Anon

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'Battle of Marengo', 14 June, 1804. The battle, fought in the north of Italy, was won by Bonaparte, who commanded the French Army in person. The assault cost General Louis Desaix (1768-1800) his life, but the army won the day against the Austrians who broke and fled leaving behind 14,000 casualties. The French suffered 7,000 casualties.

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