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Questions about Italian campaign of 1796–1797

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When did Napoleon Bonaparte summon his senior generals to begin the Italian campaign of 1796, 1797?

Napoleon Bonaparte summoned three senior generals to his headquarters in Nice on the 27th of March 1796. This meeting included Louis Alexandre Berthier as chief of staff and generals Jean Mathieu Philibert Sérurier, Pierre François Charles Augereau, and Andrea Masséna.

What were the specific dates for the Battle of Montenotte during the Italian campaign of 1796, 1797?

The Battle of Montenotte took place on the 12th of April 1796 when French forces stopped Austrian attempts at action. This engagement was part of a two-week campaign that signaled the surrender of the Piedmontese army.

How many soldiers comprised the Army of Italy in 1796 compared to 1792?

The Army of Italy in 1796 comprised approximately 63,000 personnel while the force numbered 106,000 in 1792. Only 37,600 men from the 1796 total were ready for immediate use alongside approximately 20,000 soldiers of the Army of Alps.

When did Napoleon Bonaparte sign the Treaty of Campo Formio ending the War of the First Coalition?

Napoleon Bonaparte signed the Treaty of Campo Formio on the 17th of October 1797. This agreement brought the War of the First Coalition to an end after Austria accepted terms previously presented at Leoben.

Which cities did Pope Pius VI exchange for an armistice during the Italian campaign of 1796, 1797?

Pope Pius VI obtained an armistice of Bologna by exchanging occupation of Ancona, Ferrara and Bologna for payment including works of art. These territories were subsequently occupied by French forces as part of the broader campaign strategy.