The decisive blow against the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia.
In May 1796, Napoleon pursued the Austrians across the Po River. At the , he personally helped aim cannons and inspired a daring charge across a narrow bridge under heavy fire. The Campaigns of Napoleon Bonaparte 1796-1797
French forces entered Milan in triumph, beginning the looting of Italian art and gold to fund the French Republic. The Siege of Mantua The decisive blow against the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia
Napoleon utilized a brilliant flanking maneuver to defeat General Wurmser. The Campaigns of Napoleon Bonaparte 1796-1797
France gained the Austrian Netherlands (Belgium) and the left bank of the Rhine.
The ancient Republic of Venice was partitioned between France and Austria. 💡 Legacy of the Campaign
A new French satellite state was created in Northern Italy.