Trebbia
Americannoun
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Suvaroff got between them and, after three days' hard fighting, from the 17th to the 19th of June, inflicted a second severe defeat on the French, at La Trebbia.
From The French Revolution A Short History by Johnston, R. M. (Robert Matteson)
The Italian campaign by Hannibal begins with his triumphs in the battles of Mount Tesina, Trebbia, Trasimene and Cannae, returning to Carthage where he is defeated in Zama by Scipio.
From The Mathematical-Historical Principles and the Evolution of Liberty by Bolívar, Víctor José Fernández
The valley of the Trebbia had been recently cleared, and all the forces which tend to the degradation and transportation of rock were in full activity.
From The Earth as Modified by Human Action by Marsh, George P.
Macdonald wished to fight without Moreau; he crossed the Trebbia, attacked the enemy, was defeated and retreated to Modena.
From The Companions of Jehu by Dumas père, Alexandre
The republics established by the French in Italy were overthrown, and the French army retreating from Naples was defeated by Suv�rov on the Trebbia.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" by Various
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