French forces are routed by Russian forces at Trebia Date: 1799

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French forces are routed by Russian forces at Trebia Date: 1799

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This evocative print captures the chaos and devastation of the Battle of the Trebbia, which took place on July 27, 1799. During the Italian Campaign of the French Revolutionary Wars, the French Army, led by General André Massena, clashed with the Russian forces under the command of General Alexander Suvorov. The Trebbia River, which flows through northern Italy, served as a natural barrier between the two armies. The French forces, initially confident in their ability to defeat the Russians, launched a frontal assault on the Russian positions. However, the Russian army, renowned for its discipline and tactical prowess, held firm against the French onslaught. The French troops, weary from previous battles and lacking morale, were routed and forced to retreat in disarray. The print depicts the aftermath of the battle, with the Russian forces pursuing the retreating French soldiers across the Trebbia River. The bodies of fallen French soldiers litter the battlefield, while their comrades struggle to make their escape. The Russian troops, shown in the background, are depicted as disciplined and orderly, continuing their advance with determination and resolve. The Battle of the Trebbia was a significant victory for the Russians, who went on to capture Genoa and establish a stronghold in northern Italy. The French defeat marked the end of their Italian campaign and dealt a major blow to their morale. The eventual outcome of the French Revolutionary Wars would depend on the outcome of the ensuing battles, but for now, the tide had turned in favor of the Russians and their allies.

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