Battle of Montebello: A Hard-Fought Victory

The transcript describes a battle where the French, initially mistaking the Austrian advance guard for a smaller unit, engage in combat near Castiggio. Despite facing Austrian reinforcements and artillery, the French, bolstered by General Victor's division, manage to split the Austrian forces and secure a victory at Montebello. Napoleon, however, remains concerned about the broader war with Austria and misjudges his opponent, leading to strategic challenges.

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