Because of the smoke of the battle, no one saw General Desaix fall – struck by a bullet full in the heart – at the very beginning of the charge of the 9e demi-brigade légère. His body was only found after dark, stripped naked by pillagers. His long hair was the only identifying feature left. The body was taken to Milan to be embalmed.
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The death of Desaix at Marengo
Artist(s) : LAFITTE Louis
