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Questions about Battle of Caldiero (1796)

Short answers, pulled from the story.

Who commanded the Austrian forces at the Battle of Caldiero on the 2nd of November 1796?

Feldzeugmeister Jozsef Alvinczi commanded the Austrian forces during the Battle of Caldiero. He launched his third attempt to raise the Siege of Mantua by crossing the Piave River with an army of 28,000 men.

What were the French casualties and losses at the Battle of Caldiero in 1796?

The French suffered 1,000 killed and wounded plus 800 men and two artillery pieces captured during the battle. The Austrians lost 950 killed and wounded and 350 captured while defending their positions.

How did weather conditions affect the outcome of the Battle of Caldiero fought between Napoleon Bonaparte and Habsburg troops?

A violent rain and hail storm blew into the faces of the French troops during the morning assault and made it difficult for them to prime their muskets. The hail likely damaged the flintlock mechanisms used by the infantrymen and added chaos to the battlefield where visibility was poor.

When did Feldmarschall Dagobert Sigmund von Wurmser remain trapped inside Mantua during the Italian campaign?

Feldmarschall Dagobert Sigmund von Wurmser remained trapped in Mantua with a garrison of 23,708 men when Alvinczi launched his attack on the 2nd of November 1796. Of these soldiers only 12,420 were well enough to fight against the advancing Austrian columns.

Which generals led the French divisions at the Battle of Caldiero on the 11th of November 1796?

General of Division Claude-Henri Belgrand de Vaubois commanded forces against Davidovich while General of Division André Masséna and General of Division Pierre Augereau engaged the Austrians directly. These three commanders deployed a total force of approximately 28,300 men across the Adige River to face the enemy positions.