In a series of encounters in early April 1800, the Austrian army of Michael von Melas isolated Nicolas Soult's corps of André Masséna's army and began the Siege of Genoa on 20 April 1800. After 18 April, Melas sent Anton von Elsnitz to drive Suchet toward France. Suchet's forces were involved in actions at Monte Settepani, San Giacomo, Loano, and Montecalvo between 10 April and 7 May. The 68th Line lost its colors in the last-mentioned battle. After Bonaparte's offensive from the north, Suchet counterattacked along the Var River between 22 and 27 May. Moving across the unguarded Col de Tende, part of his corps captured 600 Austrians and seven guns at Monte Nave south of Cuneo.