When was it published?

October 1, 1796 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News October 1, 1796

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Gen. Menhand, Col. Recco, Gen. Buonaparte, Gen. Spannochi, Grand Duke Of Tuscany

Q: What keywords are associated?

Italy Battle, Austrian Defense, Borchetta Di Campione, Mantua Sortie, Tuscany Duke, Buonaparte, Gen Spannochi

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

In Italy on July 6, French forces under Gen. Menhand and Col. Recco attacked Austrian positions at Borchetta di Campione, killing over 400, capturing 270, and destroying defenses. Mantua garrison's sortie failed with 20 killed. Grand Duke of Tuscany informed Gen. Buonaparte that arrested Gen. Spannochi awaits charges, showing deference to the French.

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ITALY, July 6.

At Borchetta di Campione. Gen. Menhand attacked, and turned the right of Austrian lines of defense, with trailed arms, killed 100, took 200, with 400 tents, and all the baggage. During which, Col. Recco turned the left, killed 300, and made 70 prisoners. We destroyed the works so that a month's fatigue will be required to get it to rights again.

The garrison of Mantua has made a sortie, but left 20 killed behind them.

The Grand Duke of Tuscany has informed Gen. Buonaparte, that the arrested Gen. Spannochi, waits his charges. The Duke seems over complaisant to the French General, and appears to pray serviently to him.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

Italy Battle Austrian Defense Borchetta Di Campione Mantua Sortie Tuscany Duke Buonaparte Gen Spannochi

What entities or persons were involved?

Gen. Menhand Col. Recco Gen. Buonaparte Gen. Spannochi Grand Duke Of Tuscany

Where did it happen?

Italy

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Italy

Event Date

July 6

Key Persons

Gen. Menhand Col. Recco Gen. Buonaparte Gen. Spannochi Grand Duke Of Tuscany

Outcome

killed 100 austrians and captured 200 with 400 tents and baggage on the right flank; killed 300 and captured 70 on the left; destroyed defensive works requiring a month's repair. mantua sortie left 20 killed. gen. spannochi arrested and awaiting charges.

Event Details

Gen. Menhand attacked and turned the right of Austrian lines at Borchetta di Campione, killing 100, capturing 200 with 400 tents and all baggage. Col. Recco turned the left, killing 300 and capturing 70 prisoners. French forces destroyed the works. The garrison of Mantua made a sortie but left 20 killed. The Grand Duke of Tuscany informed Gen. Buonaparte that arrested Gen. Spannochi awaits charges, showing excessive complaisance to the French general.