On July 29th, 1796. The Austrians launched attacks on French positions along Lake Garda. Austrian General Quasdanovich captured the city of Salo while General Count von Wurmser pushed Massena out of Rivoli.
In this particular battle, Napoleon would reinforce Massena to fight Wurmser but Wurmser wasn't the actual threat but Quasdanovich. So, in this world, Napoleon stayed at Brescia and ordered a defensive line around Brescia.
On July 30th, 1796, the Austrians descended on Brescia.
The Austrian army, led by General Reuss, approached Brescia with determination and a formidable force. They unleashed a barrage of artillery fire upon the city's fortifications, seeking to weaken the French defenses before launching a full-scale assault. The booming sounds echoed through the air, causing the ground to tremble and filling the hearts of both soldiers and civilians with a sense of dread.
