General Suvorov at the battle by river Adda on April 27, 1799
1799 Jul 27
Battle of Cassano
Cassano d'Adda, Italy
The Battle of Cassano d'Adda was fought on 27 April 1799 near Cassano d'Adda, about 28 km (17 mi) ENE of Milan. It resulted in a victory for the Austrians and Russians under Alexander Suvorov over Jean Moreau's French army.