In the days that followed, Napoleon issued an order to his corps commander, General Lannes, to launch an offensive against Ott's forces stationed at Turin. The objective was clear - to force Ott into a retreat and regroup with the main Austrian army led by General Melas.
Napoleon aimed to deal a crushing blow to the Austrian forces in one swift stroke, concentrating his own army of sixty thousand soldiers.
On June 9th, 1800, General Lannes, supported by division commander Victor, executed the offensive attack against the Austrians in Turin. The clash of bayonets and the deafening sound of musket fire filled the plains as the Battle of Montebello erupted.
Despite the Austrians' formidable resistance, Lannes and Victor displayed exceptional tactical prowess and courage, leading their troops with unwavering determination. The French forces fought fiercely, driven by the determination to achieve victory and support Napoleon's grand strategy.
