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The author recounts the strategic and operational course of the 1800 Italian campaign culminating at Marengo, opening with the political background of Napoleon's return, the collapse of the coalition, and diplomatic moves that detached Russia. He traces troop dispositions and French reorganization, the difficulties faced by Masséna at Genoa, Moreau's operations in Germany, and the Alpine geography that shaped maneuvers. Detailed narrative of the battle of Marengo is followed by tactical analysis and broader military commentary. The text combines chronological description, maps, and critical remarks from a soldier's perspective to explain decisions, logistics, and the campaign's conduct.
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