Sieges of Mantua, (1796-1797)
The sieges of Mantua played a key role during the third stage of Bonaparte’s campaign in northern Italy in 1796-1797, influencing for eight months (June 1796- February 1797) the development of all military operations. Four times the Austrians failed to relieve Mantua despite a huge expenditure of manpower and equipment that strained their military resources. […]
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