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Battles
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The illustrations in this section have all been kindly provided by Philip J. Haythornthwaite, to whom I extend my thanks. Click on any of the pictures to see a larger version.
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The Battle of Arcole, by Vernet
A representation of the French attempt to ford the River Alpone. In reality the water was much deeper, and the crossing point much further from the bridge at Arcole.
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The Battle of Loano, by Bellange
The French infantry storm one of the redoubts defended by the Austrians. In the background is the coast of the Western Riviera, with a number of ships in action.
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Bonaparte at Lonato, by Evans/Courboin
The painting shows an incident from the period of operations leading up to the battle of Castiglione. Napoleon Bonaparte and a small number of troops found themselves in the presence of a larger number of Austrian troops that were trying to make their way out of an encirclement. Bonaparte persuaded them to surrender.
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The Battle of Lodi, by Lejeune
The famous crossing of the bridge at Lodi.
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