Title

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

Caption

'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.

Credit line

Photo12/Heritage Images

Reference

HRM19B88_109

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No

License type

Rights managed

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50,0Mb (4,0Mb) / 12,2in x 15,9in / 3660 x 4772 (300dpi)

Keywords

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