The Battle of Marengo

Berthier's Plates: Plate 2: Noon

by Captain G.F. Nafziger, USNR

Haddick's corps advanced. His right, under O'Reilly, was engaged by Charnbarlhac. O'Reilly sought to turn Chambarlhac's flank and take Sortigliona.

At the same time the bulk of Haddick's corps vigorously attacked the village of Marengo, which was defended by Gardanne's Division, under the orders of Lieutenant General Victor. A new column moved to the village where the defense was as vigorous as the attack.

General Kaim's attack, moved to the right of the stream. It deployed and sought to turn the corps of Lieutenant General Lannes, attacking it vigorously. At this moment, the cavalry of General Champeaux engaged the Austrians, seeking Kaim's Corps, which threatened Lannes right.

The Austrian light infantry 05gers) arrived at CastelCeriolo. Their cavalry passed through the village and deployed in two lines, threatening the flank and the rear of the French army. Napoleon's Consular Guard was thrown forward into the plain to hold this cavalry in check. The 19th and 70th Demi-Brigades of Monnier's Divisions, marching under General Carra St. Cyr, advanced to support the guard and attack Castel-Ceriolo.

Rivaud's Cavalry Brigade advanced along the road from Sale and Desaix's Division had arrived on the SanGiuliano Heights.

Chambarlhac's Division, which was heavily engaged on the left by O'Reilly, was pushed back towards Marengo, despite several attacks by Kellermann's cavalry.

The 12th Chasseur A Cheval Regiment was moving to the French extreme left, just below Orba.

Jumbo Plate 2: Noon (monstrously slow: 899K)

Battle of Marengo 14 June 1800

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