Masséna, General, takes command of Army of Italy, 18;
to remain on the defensive, 25;
had the advantage of a strong position, 42, 43;
could not have driven Melas through Italy, 48;
brings about better discipline, 55;
holds Genoa, 56;
his difficulties, 57-58;
failed to appreciate the advantages of Bonaparte's plan, 58;
in a precarious situation, 60;
was surrounded, 60;
not discouraged, 60;
his plan, 61, 64;
attacks General Ott, 62;
advances towards Nice, 62;
is again repulsed, 62;
heroic deeds of, 63;
resolves to hold Genoa at all hazards, 63;
urges the First Consul to hasten, 63;
has hope, 64;
strength of his forces, 64;
fought fiercely, 65;
is partially successful, 65;
fights on amidst famine and death, 67, 68;
would not surrender, 68, 69;
surrenders, 71, 176;
joins Suchet, 71;
firm as a rock, 72;
the problem before him, 79;
plans that he might have adopted, 82-86;
was justified in not carrying out Bonaparte's orders, 83;
received no re-enforcements, 89;
hard pressed at Genoa, 89, 184;
was doubtful of the outcome, 211;
his characteristics, 223, 224;
became a marshal, 226.
Maurice, Colonel, his remarks on surprise and concealment, 180.
Melas, General, commanded Austrian army in Italy, 21;
will attack the Army of Italy, 24;
deceived, 29;
was doomed to defeat, 29;
separated from Kray, 30;
could not know where to expect the French, 39;
difficult for him to drive back the French, 43;
many advantages offered him, 46;
could have held Masséna in check, 48;
lacked military ability, 50;
his plan, 56;
advances against Masséna, 58, 229;
cuts in two the Army of Italy, 59;
sends orders to Ott, 63;
hears of Bonaparte's movements, 70;
is in consternation, 70;
sends orders to Elsnitz and Ott, 70, 153, 186;
his purpose, 72;
his errors, 73-80;
assaulted again and again, 76;
his methods in treatment of fortresses, 76;
doubted existence of Army of Reserve, 77;
accomplished almost nothing, 79;
could force Masséna to capitulate, 86;
makes every effort to capture Genoa, 147;
receives notice of passage of Alps, 148;
marches on Turin, 148;
is surprised, 148;
forms a junction with Kaim's and Haddick's commands, 149;
is deceived, 151;
finally comprehends Bonaparte's plan, 152;
his plan, 152, 153;
marches on Alessandria, 153;
calls a council of war, 162;
begins battle of Marengo, 163, 164;
sends cavalry to Acqui, 165, 210, 212;
attacks French with fury, 165;
makes a great effort, 167;
defeats Bonaparte, 167;
returns to Alessandria, 168;
surrenders, 172;
was weak at all points, 174;
causes of his defeat, 174-177;
his success in Italy, 176;
had to abandon invasion of France, 185;
in doubt as to Thurreau's strength, 194;
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