The Battle of Dego (April 14th, 1796)

Author: [HWK]Marengo. The battle of Dego fought on April 14, 1796 was a one sided affair. The Austrian/Piedmontese forces had a number of prepared positions but their combined force was heavily by the two French Divisions of Meynier and La Harpe that totaled over 10,000 men. The French simply outflanked them on both flanks while pinning them from the front. Most of the Austrians and their guns were captured. Austrian reinforcements arrived too late and were themselves surprised by a French Brigade north of Dego.

The Battle of Lodi Bridge (May 10th, 1796)

Author: [HWK]Marengo. Having defeated the forces of the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia at the beginning of the campaign, Bonaparte turned his attention to their allies, the Austrian army. In one of the most brilliant manoeuvres of the campaign, Bonaparte conducted a rapid march along the south bank of the Po, and threw a bridge across it near Piacenza, in an attempt to cut the Austrian line of retreat to Milan. French (blue) are obligated to attack, no upgrades.

The Battle of Castiglione; (August 5, 1796)

Author: [HWK]Kos. A battle set in the scenic beauty of northern Italy, Napoleon was to further the reputation of the French (blue) and himself as the world began to understand the zeal of this new Republic's armed forces. The Austrian relief force (green) has formed up on top of the hills and it is up to the French player to attack and destroy them. A challenge for a great field general, this revolutionary army may yet see victory over the professional arms of Austria. No up-grades and no map restrictions. Map recently re-worked by Gexozoid.

The Battle of Caldiero; (November 12, 1796)

Author: [HWK]Cheesy. After the autrians had attacked Verona and where repulsed by the French, Napoleon made a classic manoeuvre sur les derrières, to try and cut off the the lines of communication. Napoleon Bonaparte's 18,000 men moved against the advance troops of General Alvintzy's 27,000-man force. Using remarkable speed the Austrians were able to reinforce their line and used their greater numbers to fend off the French attack. Bonaparte withdrew suffering 2000 casualties. French (blue) are obligated to attack, no upgrades.