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'Bonaparte at the Battle of Marengo', 14 June, 1800. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) at the Battle of Marengo learning of the death of General Louis Desaix (1768-1800). Launching a counterattack closely supported by a wedge of cannon, Desaix's men threw themselves at the Austrians.The assault cost Desaix his life, but won the day against the Austrians who broke and fled leaving behind 14,000 casualties. The French suffered 7000.