Timeline August 1796

Events in August 1796 2

• 1796 Battle of Castiglione Napoleon defeats an Austrian army attempting to relieve Mantua French forces defeated an Austrian army under Field Marshal Wurmser near Castiglione delle Stiviere. The defeat forced the Austrians to abandon their attempt to relieve the besieged fortress of Mantua.
• 1796 Treaty of San Ildefonso Spain allies with France against Britain Spain and France signed a secret treaty of alliance at San Ildefonso, committing Spain to support French military efforts against Great Britain. The treaty led directly to Spain's declaration of war on Britain later that year.