On August 15, 1799, coalition forces, mainly Russian and Austrian troops under Suvorov’s command, defeated the French in Northern Italy. This victory pushed the French to retreat further, causing them to lose their stronghold in the region.

On August 15, 1799, coalition forces, mainly Russian and Austrian troops under Suvorov’s command, defeated the French in Northern Italy. This victory pushed the French to retreat further, causing them to lose their stronghold in the region.