Battle of Caldiero

Arc de Triomphe: CALDIERO

October 29, 1805 - October 31, 1805

After Marshal Masséna learned of Napoleon's success at Ulm, he launched an offensive to drive the Austrians out of Italy. Archduke Charles commanding the Austrians launched an attack against the French at Caldiero and a fierce battle took place. Afterwards, Archduke Charles withdrew while the French continued to harass his forces, preventing them from joining up with the Austrians in the Danube theater.

Bibliography

Chandler, David G. Dictionary of the Napoleonic Wars. New York: Macmillan Publishing, 1979.
Smith, Digby. The Greenhill Napoleonic Wars Data Book. London: Greenhill Books: 1998.

Updated March 2017