italian campign new Flashcards
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Who was initially given the honour to lead the campaign in Italy?
Hoche was given the honour to lead the campaign in Italy.
Why was Napoleon given command in Italy?
Napoleon, as a young and inexperienced general, was given the objective of holding back the Austrians in Italy as a diversion.
Napoleon’s Propaganda about the Italian Army
Napoleon’s propaganda claimed he transformed a demoralised, poorly equipped, and disorganised force into a courageous and capable fighting force that quickly won military glory.
Piedmont Sardinia Withdrawal
April 1796: Piedmont Sardinia withdrew from the War of the First Coalition after the Armistice of Cherasco.
Territories gained from Piedmont Sardinia
Piedmont Sardinia gave France Savoy and Nice.
Battle of Lodi
May 1796: Napoleon fought the Austrians at Lodi; although it was a rear-guard action, Napoleon’s bravery was widely publicised.
Napoleon’s Occupation of Milan
Napoleon occupied Milan and pillaged its art treasures.
Treaties with the Pope and Naples
Both the Pope and the King of Naples signed quick treaties with France and paid indemnities to avoid a potential French takeover.
Napoleon’s Southern Advances
Napoleon advanced southwards to take Mantua, Peschiera, Verona, and Legnago.
Siege of Mantua
Napoleon struggled for eight months to take Mantua.
Occupation of Venice
May 1797: Napoleon’s forces occupied Venice.
