MarengoJune 14, 1800
Source:
Scenario Booklet by Avalon Hill
EditionsNBI
After leading his army over the Alps into the Austrian rear, French First Consul Napoleon Bonaparte believed the Austrians to be in full retreat and dispersed his army to exploit his advantage. Austrian Marshal Melas, far from retreating, had gathered his forces for a counterstroke that fell on Victor's small corps. Austrian probing started around 0900, and, after furious skirmishing, Gardanne's division fell back on Marengo, producing the 1000 hours situation shown on the map.
Map
Historical Order of Battle
Historic Results
The Austrian army, after heavy fighting, drove Victor's corps from Marengo. Attempts by Lannes and Monnier to stabilize the situation failed to stem the Austrian tide, and by late afternoon the tired and strung-out, but victorious Austrians
Links
- https://grognard1789-lesgrognards.blogspot.com/2011/10/marengo-napoleons-battles.htmlAfter Action Report
- https://onesidedminiaturewargamingdiscourse.blogspot.com/2025/06/marengo-muster.htmlAfter Action Report
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_MarengoHistoric Background