When did the Battle of Rivoli take place?
The Battle of Rivoli was fought on the 14th of January 1797, near the village of Rivoli, which was then part of the Republic of Venice.
Questions about Battle of Rivoli
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who commanded the French forces at the Battle of Rivoli?
General Napoleon Bonaparte commanded the French Army of Italy at Rivoli. Key subordinate commanders included Barthélemy Joubert, André Masséna, Joachim Murat, and Charles Leclerc.
Who led the Austrian army at the Battle of Rivoli?
General of the Artillery József Alvinczi commanded the Austrian force. He was attempting a fourth effort to relieve the besieged Austrian garrison at Mantua despite his deteriorating health.
What were the casualties at the Battle of Rivoli?
The French lost 3,200 killed and wounded plus 1,000 captured. The Austrians suffered 4,000 killed and wounded, with 8,000 men and 40 guns also captured. One authority puts total French losses at 5,000 and total Austrian losses at 14,000.
What happened to Mantua after the Battle of Rivoli?
Mantua surrendered on the 2nd of February 1797. The garrison of 16,000 men marched out and laid down their arms. Some 1,500 guns were found inside the fortress, and the remaining soldiers were sent to Austria after swearing an oath not to fight against France for a year.
What is the Rue de Rivoli and why is it named after the battle?
The Rue de Rivoli is a street in central Paris named in honor of the Battle of Rivoli. It commemorates the French victory of the 14th of January 1797, which was one of Napoleon Bonaparte's most decisive early victories.