Episode 3 of 4

Napoleon Crosses the Alps

When
May 1800
Where
Alpine crossing
Part of
Resumption of Hostilities in the War of the Second Coalition

In May 1800 Napoleon led his troops across the Alps through the Great St. Bernard pass during the Italian campaign.

In May 1800, Napoleon led his troops across the Alps through the Great St. Bernard, a movement that formed part of the war's campaigning in Italy.

Sources

  1. War of the Second Coalition Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18

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