Campaign Move 39 – Austians attack Lonato

Move 39 – 1200 8 September 1796

Wurmster has ordered his 1^st, 2^nd and 4^th divisions to cross the river Minico and attack 4^th and 5^th French divisions at Lonato. 

3^rd Austrian division has reached the river Minicio opposite.

Bonaparte is approaching Mantua with 3^rd division.  He orders 6^th divison to prepare to attack Mantua before 3^rd Austrian division can resupply the city.

Meanwhile 4^th and 5^th French divisions must hold Lonato against the three Austrian divisions of Wurmster.