Battles & Campaigns · 1799
Battle of Magnano
Magnano, near Verona, Italy
What happened
Both armies advanced at the same time and met on rain-soaked ground south of Verona. Schérer spread his attacks over a wide front without keeping troops in reserve. Kray sent his reserve against the French right, opened a gap in the French line, and the French were driven back.
Why it matters
Why it matters: It was an Austrian victory at the start of the 1799 campaign that drove the French out of most of Italy. Kray was promoted for it.
What came next
Schérer retreated to the Adda River and gave up command to Moreau. The next big battle was at Cassano on 27 April.
Did you know?
A historian on the page says Schérer, with no reserve, could not react to crises or chances during the battle.
Timeline
- 5 April 1799Battle of Magnano.
- 21 April 1799Brescia falls.
- 27–28 April 1799Battle of Cassano.
- 15 August 1799Battle of Novi.