Napoleon in Italy: Battle of Rivoli (5/5)

Summary by Krater

This video details the Battle of Rivoli during Napoleon's First Italian Campaign in January 1797, chronicling the Austrian offensive, Napoleon's tactical maneuvers, and the French victory that led to the surrender of Mantua.

From the video

Answers: How did Napoleon win the Battle of Rivoli and secure victory in his first Italian campaign?

• Battle of Rivoli
• Napoleon's First Italian Campaign
• Siege of Mantua
• Austrian military strategy
• French military strategy
• Battle of La Favorita
• Treaty of Leoben

What it concludes

• Napoleon's rapid response and tactical relocation of forces successfully countered Alvinczi's multi-column offensive at Rivoli.
• Joubert's defensive hold at Rivoli and subsequent counter-attacks broke the morale of the Austrian army.
• The surrender of Mantua marked the end of the Austrian threat in Italy and concluded Napoleon's first campaign.
• The Treaty of Leoben brought an end to the War of the First Coalition after Napoleon's successful campaign in Italy.