French Revolutionary Wars - 1800
Montebello
June 9, 1800
Background
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Location
Map
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Sequence
The France starts with the initiative. The France is the First Side.
Austria
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FranceWinner
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Historical Order of Battle
Scenario Rules
- Where are my Guns?OptionalThe French Divisions were not accompanied by artillery at this battle. The cannons were still being brought up from the rear having been delayed in the Alps crossing by Austrian garrisons. To represent this –1 from all French Infantry (LN and LT) fire.
- CommandersFML Ott, though a divisional commander in Melas’ Austrian Army in N. Italy during the 1800 campaign, will be treated as the Army Commander for Montebello. In a likewise manner, Lannes will be Army Commander for the French - for NB rules purposes.
Arrivals
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France
- 12:00At the C1 road endF / W / 2B - Line Infantry Unit
- 12:30At the C1 road endF / IB / 1B - Light Cavalry UnitF / IB / 2B - Line Infantry UnitEnter anywhere on left side of the road in C1, up to the hills.
- 14:00At the C1 road endF / V - Corps Victor Command
Victory Locations
| Location | Starts under | Austria | France | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Il Giardiana | — | 16 | 11 | |
| Castiggio | — | 28 | 20 | |
| Montebello | — | 42 | 30 |
Historic Results
Lt. General Lannes lead the advance guard of the Army of Italy into the Po River valley. Gen. Lannes' 8,000 men and Gen. Victor's 6,000 unexpectedly encountered Ott's 18,000 Austrians. Lannes had no choice but to attack the Austrians and await the arrival of Victor. Lannes' men suffered terrible losses (particularly from Austrian cannon) and fought bravely against hopeless odds. By two o'clock one of Victor's Divisions arrived and they began to attack quickly, driving the Austrians in confusion toward Alessandria... Lannes and Victor were then joined by Bonaparte, who was unaware that even larger Austrian forces under Melas were waiting at Alessandria planning to drive Bonaparte back at a village called Marengo... Years later, Lannes would take the name of Montebello as part of his ducal title.
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Links
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Montebello_(1800)Historic Background