War of the First Coalition

Austria sues for peace
Battle of Arcole, showing Bonaparte leading his troops across the bridge ©Image Attribution forthcoming. Image belongs to the respective owner(s).
1797 Feb 2

Austria sues for peace

Mantua, Italy

On 2 February Napoleon finally captured Mantua, with the Austrians surrendering 18,000 men. Archduke Charles of Austria was unable to stop Napoleon from invading the Tyrol, and the Austrian government sued for peace in April. At the same time there was a new French invasion of Germany under Moreau and Hoche.

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