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The Battle of Marengo was fought in Italy on June 14 1800 as the decisive battle of the war of the Second Coalition. The Marengo plain is situated near the city of Alessandria, in Piedmont, north-western Italy. It resulted in a French victory under Napoleon Bonaparte against the Austrians under General Melas. The French General Desaix was killed in the battle.
A famous dish of braised chicken with onions and mushrooms in a wine and tomato sauce called Chicken Marengo is named after this battle.
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