Battle of Marengo

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the date of battle?June 14, 1800
2. What is the location?Marengo, near Alessandria, Piedmont, Italy
3. Why was the Battle of Marengo important for Napoleon?Winning the battle helped Napoleon keep his job as First Consul and showed he could protect France from enemies. It also stopped the Austrians from taking Italy back.
4. How did the French army turn the battle around?When the French were losing, General Desaix and his soldiers arrived in the afternoon and steadied the line. Then a surprise cavalry charge by Kellermann broke the Austrian attack, letting the French win.

Second Italian Campaign: Napoleon's military effort in 1800 to regain control of Italy from Austrian forces.
Consular Guard: Elite troops directly under Napoleon's command, serving as his personal protection and strategic reserve.
Treaty of Lunéville: A peace treaty signed in 1801 between France and Austria, confirming French gains and dominance in Europe.