Marengo 1800

Napoleon's day of fate

David Hollins, Christa Hook, David Chandler

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English

Osprey Publishing
20 May 2012

History; European history; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; Napoleonic Wars; Land forces & warfare; Battles & campaigns

Series: Campaign

Having returned from Egypt and seized power as First Consul, Napoleon led the Army of the Reserve against the Austrian Army besieging Genoa. After a period of skirmishing and manoeuvring, Melas, the Austrian commander, launched a surprise attack on the morning of 14 June. The attack initially drove the French back to Marengo village and, despite committing the Consular Guard, by 3pm the French were retreating. Believing he had won, the wounded Melas left the field to his Chief-of-Staff, Zach. The timely arrival of Desaix's Division led by Kellerman's cavalry and the 9e Légère threw the Austrians into confusion, turned the battle in Napoleon's favour, thus securing his position as First Consul. It could have been very different.

By: David Hollins
Illustrated by: Christa Hook
Edited by: David Chandler
Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: No.70
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 422g
ISBN: 9781855329652
ISBN 10: 1855329654
Series: Campaign
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 20 May 2012
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction/Opposing Commanders/Opposing Armies/Opposing plans/Preliminaries/Marengo Phase 1/Marengo Phase 2/Aftermath/The Battlefield today/Chronology/Guide to Further Reading

David Hollins was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, in 1962. After graduating from University College London, he trained as a maritime solicitor and began his career in commercial shipping. He is a frequent contributor to specialist Napoleonic magazines and has written a number of books related to the Imperial Army and Archduke Charles. His previous work for Osprey includes MAA 299 Austrian Auxiliary Troops 1792-1816, and Warrior 24 Austrian Grenadiers and Infantry 1788-1816.