The Battle of Rivoli, 1797; Napoleon Bonaparte's First Major Command

The Battle of Rivoli, a decisive turning point in Napoleon’s initial Italian campaign against Austria, blazed like a firebrand through the annals of warfare. Here, Napoleon’s tactical brilliance unfolded with the precision of a master chess player, each maneuver an exquisite stroke of genius that stunned his adversaries. Rivoli not only cemented his legacy as a military prodigy but also unleashed the French legions to sweep over northern Italy like a conquering storm, marking the dawn of a ne...