Battle of Marengo

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Politician
gptkbp:activities Austrian report
Napoleon's report
gptkbp:aftermath Consolidation of French control in Northern Italy
Strengthened French control in Northern Italy
Consolidation of French power in Italy
gptkbp:armament Less effective during the battle
Played a crucial role in the victory
gptkbp:burial_place Led to the end of the campaign in Italy
gptkbp:casualties Austrian: approximately 10,000
French: approximately 6,000
Austrian: approximately 13,000
10,000 Austrian casualties
7,000 French casualties
gptkbp:combat_role Marengo plain
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Austria
gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Army_of_the_Reserve
gptkb:Napoleon_Bonaparte
gptkb:Johann_von_Klenau
gptkb:Jean_Lannes
gptkb:Michael_von_Melas
Arrived during the battle
Included cavalry and artillery
Napoleon's leadership style
Melas' leadership style
gptkbp:community_impact Shifted balance of power in Europe
gptkbp:conflict Austrian defeat
Key to victory
gptkbp:consequences Austrian territorial losses
gptkbp:cultural_impact Inspiration for literature
Inspiration for art
Inspired artworks and literature
gptkbp:date June 14, 1800
gptkbp:decided_by To attack the French position
To engage the enemy despite being outnumbered
gptkbp:defeated Resulted in loss of territory
Led to his resignation
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:Historical_Society
gptkb:literary_work
Paintings
gptkbp:doctrine Emphasis on mobility and speed
gptkbp:famous_for Napoleon's decisive leadership
gptkbp:famous_quote " Victory belongs to the most persevering."
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Treaty_of_Lunéville
gptkbp:fought_in gptkb:the_Napoleonic_Wars
June 14, 1800
the banks of the River Bormida
Austrian forces suffered heavy losses
gptkbp:future_plans Involved detailed reconnaissance
Underestimated French capabilities.
gptkbp:has_ability Austrian: approximately 30,000
French: approximately 28,000
50,000 Austrian troops
60,000 French troops
gptkbp:historical_analysis Studied for military tactics
Military historians study
Studied for its military tactics
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the War of the Second Coalition
gptkbp:historical_debate Effectiveness of tactics
gptkbp:historical_documentation Reports and letters from the battle
gptkbp:historical_event Documented in archives
Chronicled by historians
gptkbp:historical_figure gptkb:Napoleon_Bonaparte
gptkb:Michael_von_Melas
gptkbp:historical_impact Shift in European power dynamics
Boosted Napoleon's reputation
gptkbp:historical_period June 14, 1800
gptkbp:historical_role Key commander
gptkbp:historical_significance Turning point in the war
Marked the rise of Napoleon as a military leader
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Marengo
gptkbp:influence Rise of Napoleon Bonaparte
Boosted Napoleon's reputation
gptkbp:influenced_by Previous battles
Previous battles in Italy
gptkbp:involved_forces Included the Austrian Army in Italy
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in Military strategy literature
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:Monuments
gptkb:memorial
Monuments in Italy
Monuments in honor of the battle
Regularly reenacted by history enthusiasts
gptkbp:issues Considered a turning point in the Napoleonic Wars
gptkbp:landscape Hilly and wooded area
gptkbp:leadership Characterized by bold decisions
gptkbp:legacy Considered a capable commander
Considered a turning point in the Napoleonic Wars
Considered a key victory for Napoleon
Napoleon's military reputation
gptkbp:location gptkb:Marengo,_Italy
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:military_officer
gptkb:Austrian_Army
gptkbp:military_technology Use of artillery in battle
Diverse units including infantry and cavalry
Primarily infantry with some cavalry
gptkbp:mood High due to previous victories
Diminished after the battle
gptkbp:narrative_style Often depicted in military history books.
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Treaty_of_Lunéville
Boosted morale
Importance of reconnaissance
Studied in military academies worldwide
Value of surprise attacks
Analyze the battle for lessons learned
Led to further campaigns in Europe
Flanking maneuver by French troops
gptkbp:order Complicated by battlefield conditions
Executed with precision by his generals
gptkbp:outcome Austrian retreat
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Italian_Campaign
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_the_Trebbia
gptkbp:primary_source gptkb:Memoirs_of_Napoleon
Reports from Austrian commanders
gptkbp:reputation Solidified as a formidable leader
Suffered due to the defeat
gptkbp:result French victory
gptkbp:role Austrian commander
gptkbp:significance Decisive battle in the Italian campaign
Decisive victory for Napoleon
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of Northern Italy
Led to the Treaty of Lunéville
Influenced the War of the Second Coalition
Defeat Austrian forces in Italy
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:Army_of_Italy
Defensive tactics
Aggressive tactics
Flanking maneuver
Defensive position
Approximately 30,000 troops
Surprise attack
Use of reserves
Attempted encirclement
Arrived during the battle
Retreat and regrouping
Defensive positions on high ground
Arrived too late
Concentration of forces at critical points
Use of rapid troop movements
Established as a military genius
Included infantry and cavalry
Consolidation of power in Italy
Focused on strong defensive positions
Included the Army of the Reserve
Incorporated rapid movement
Surprise attack by French forces
Approximately 28,000 troops
gptkbp:training Military academies
gptkbp:year 1800