Battles & Campaigns · 1796
Battle of Millesimo
Millesimo and Cosseria, Liguria, Italy
What happened
Augereau defeated Provera's small corps east of Millesimo. Provera's men took refuge in the old Cosseria Castle, and French attacks on it failed. Surrounded and out of food, water and ammunition, Provera surrendered the next morning.
Why it matters
Why it matters: The surrender let the French advance inland safely. On the same day Masséna won at Dego.
What came next
Bonaparte turned west against the Sardinian army and beat it at Mondovì on 21 April.
Did you know?
Bonaparte later admitted that attacking Cosseria Castle had been a mistake caused by his impatience.
Timeline
- 12 April 1796Battle of Montenotte.
- 13 April 1796Augereau attacks; Provera holds Cosseria Castle.
- 14 April 1796Provera surrenders.
- 21 April 1796Battle of Mondovì.