Rivoli [1]

Battle Name : Rivoli [1]

Date(s) : 29 July 1796

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French Revolutionary War , Napoleon's Italian Campaign ,

Outcome : A victory for Coalition Forces [ Austrian] over French Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

Würmser's [Austrian] advance southwards down the eastern side of Lake Garda first pushed back Joubet's advanced brigade back onto Rivoli where Massena's division attempted to hold back the Austrian advance. After some fierce fighting the French were forced to withdraw.