Battle of Montebello (1800)

The scene of the battle on June 9, 1800, between the vanguard of the French army of the First Consul of Napoleon Bonaparte , led by divisional general Jean Lann and the Austrians under the command of Major General Peter Ott. Napoleon , unaware of the fall of Genoa , was on his way to help the city when his vanguard under the command of Lannes was attacked by Ott, who had 18,000 soldiers who sought to unite with Melas . Lannes managed to hold out until the reinforcements approached, after which he attacked the Austrians and threw them back to Torton , capturing 5,000 prisoners. Subsequently, Napoleon , already becoming emperor, in recognition of the importance of this battle for his campaign, gave Lannes the title of Duke of Montebello, which his descendants still wear.

Battle of Montebello
Main Conflict: French Revolutionary Wars Second Italian Campaign
date	June 9, 1800
A place	Montebello della Battaglia , Lombardy , Italy
Total	The victory of the French.
Opponents
French Republic Austrian Empire
Commanders
Division General Jean Lann later Victor Major General Peter Ott
Forces of the parties
8,000 later than 14,000 18,000
Losses
3,000 dead and wounded 4,275 killed and wounded, 5,000 prisoners and 2 guns.