Army of Alexander Suvorov crossing the St Gotthard Pass, September 1799 (19th century). Artist: Alexander von Kotzebue

Army of Alexander Suvorov crossing the St Gotthard Pass, September 1799 (19th century).  Artist: Alexander von Kotzebue

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Army of Alexander Suvorov crossing the St Gotthard Pass, September 1799 (19th century). In 1799 and 1780, General Alexander Suvorov commanded a Russian army in campaigns against the French in Piedmont and Switzerland. Faced with defeat, he led his troops in an epic retreat across several Alpine passes reminiscent of Hannibal. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg.

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