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In which year did Napoleon and his troops cross the Alps through the Great St Bernard Pass to surprise the Austrians?

A real Swiss naturalisation exam question. Answer from memory, then check.

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The correct answer

  • 1800

Why

In 1800, Napoleon crossed the Alps through the Great St Bernard Pass to surprise the Austrians during the Second Coalition War. This strategic maneuver allowed the French army to achieve the decisive victory at Marengo.

  • 1900
  • 1800
  • 1750
  • 1850

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