The Battle of Rivoli, 14-15 Jan 1797

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A map illustrating the Battle of Rivoli, a crucial engagement during the French Revolutionary Wars in January 1797. It occurred near the town of Rivoli Veronese in northern Italy and was fought between the French army, led by General Napoleon Bonaparte, and the Austrian army, commanded by General Alvinczi. Despite being outnumbered, the French employed superior tactics and utilized their artillery effectively, breaking the Austrian lines and causing chaos within their ranks. The Battle of Rivoli marked a turning point in Napoleon's Italian campaign, leading to the collapse of Austrian presence in northern Italy and eventually establishing the Cisalpine Republic.

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Simeon Netchev
Simeon is a freelance visual designer and history teacher passionate about the human stories behind past events. He believes every image should tell a story and spark interaction, while each map leads on a journey, blending imagination with education.

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Netchev, S. (2023, June 05). The Battle of Rivoli, 14-15 Jan 1797. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17497/the-battle-of-rivoli-14-15-jan-1797/

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Netchev, Simeon. "The Battle of Rivoli, 14-15 Jan 1797." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified June 05, 2023. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17497/the-battle-of-rivoli-14-15-jan-1797/.

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Netchev, Simeon. "The Battle of Rivoli, 14-15 Jan 1797." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 05 Jun 2023. Web. 21 Feb 2025.

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