Campaign Move 38 – Austians deployed opposite Lonato

Move 38 – 2000 7 September 1796

Wurmster has completed his deployment along the river Minicio opposite Lonato.  He is ready to attack at first light with his 1^st, 2^nd and 4^th divisions.

3^rd Austrian division has reached Castellard on its way to raise the siege of Mantua

Bonaparte is also approaching Mantua with 3^rd division.   He plans to defeat 3^rd Austrian division before they can reach the city, and then march north to cut Wurmster’s lines of supply.

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