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Because Napoleon was appointed as commander of the French Army of Italy and managed to convince the Directory that a spring offensive against the Reign of Sardinia and the Austrian Army, starting from Ligurian Apennines, would have great perspectives of success, allowing the French army to invade the Po Valley, opening the gate to the resources of that region in terms of all kind of badly needed supplies and money and great strategic advantages.
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Year in which Napoleon became commander of the French armies in Italy?
He left France to assume that position on 11 March 1796.
Did Napoleon invade Italy?
Yes in 1796 he led a French Army into Northern Italy, he defeated the Austrians although lost one battle and then moved into Austria forcing them to sue for peace. France was given control of Northern Italy and the low countries.
What happened in france in 1796?
The Directory appointed Napoleon Bonaparte Commander of the Army of Italy on March 2 1796. On Apr. 12, 1796 Napoleon outbroke the offensive against the Piedmontese and Austrian forces, which led to the conquest of the Northern Italy and the Peace of Compoformio signed on Oct. 17, 1797.
How did Nicolas Joseph Cugnot invent the car?
France in 1796
When did French King Charles VIII invade Italy?
The source of the late fifteenth century French-Italian wars were due to the ambitious king of France, Charles VIII. He launched an attack on Italy in 1494.
