Battle of Caldiero

The Battle of Caldiero pitted Masséna's troops against those of Archduke Charles in difficult weather conditions. Despite several attempts, the French failed to break the Austrian lines.

While Napoleon encircled Ulm in Germany, the Italian campaign opposed Masséna to a numerically superior Austrian army. Both sides sought to control Verona and Venetia.

Masséna launched several frontal assaults on heights held by the Austrians, but rain, mud, and solid defenses made advance difficult. Artillery and Austrian counterattacks prevented any significant progress.

The battle ended without a decisive victory. Casualties were high on both sides. Nevertheless, Masséna succeeded in containing the Austrians and preventing their junction with enemy forces to the north.