The Battle of Lodi, fought on May 10, 1796, was a pivotal engagement during Napoleon Bonaparte's first Italian campaign. It took place near the town of Lodi in northern Italy, as French forces sought to secure their advance against Austrian troops.

Napoleon's army, numbering around 20,000, faced approximately 10,000 Austrian soldiers under General Karl Sebottendorf. The Austrians attempted to hold the Lodi Bridge over the Adda River to block the French advance. In a bold and decisive maneuver, Napoleon personally led an assault across the bridge, overwhelming the Austrian defenses after intense fighting.

The victory at Lodi boosted Napoleon's reputation, earning him the nickname "The Little Corporal" for his bravery. It also solidified his control over Lombardy and paved the way for further French successes in the campaign.

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