Battle of Millesimo, 13 April 1796
Division Serurier is attacking the Piedmontese troops in Millesimo.
The Piedmontese defensive line runs across the Bormida river. The French attack en masse, two brigades up.
The Piedmontese fire volleys at long range and see the french hesitating, but they do not cause so far much damage.
The French now are rushing to the river, en masse, two brigades up..
One Brigade, under the Piedmontese volleys, is in disarray, but they rush forward to cross the river. The other one is not wavering from fire.
The French now are rushing to the river, en masse, two brigades up..
The assault begins at Millesimo. The austrians are in good order, defending the river. The french troops are in disarray, but they are veteran, attacking en masse and more than twice the enemy.
The french attack falters, they retire behind the bridge in disorder. The piedmontese troops are disordered too.
The french renew the attack, the piedmontese volley disorder part of the troops but does not stop the french. The french manage to capture the bridge. Provera falls back.
No losses from both sides.
