The Age of Napoleon Podcast Episode 33: The Final Effort
Aug 24, 2018
Austrians launch final relief attempt at the starved Mantua garrison. Napoleon fights an innovative battle at Rivoli, devastating the enemy. French cavalry plays a major role. French republic expands on the left bank of the Rhine. Archduke Charles becomes Napoleon's next adversary.
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Complex Plans Fail Without Timing
- Alvinci planned an elaborate double-envelopment to trap the French on the heights.
- The plan required precise coordination and failed once French reinforcements arrived unexpectedly.
Messena's Near-Capture After A Forced March
- Masséna's forced march arrived just in time and Messena personally led a counterattack.
- Messena charged ahead alone under fire, narrowly escaping capture.
Cavalry Crushes Lucignol's Brigade
- French cavalry appeared and charged Lucignol's isolated brigade, capturing nearly 4,000 men.
- The sudden cavalry assault turned Lucignol's advance into a catastrophe within minutes.