 Complete the following phrase:  Named interim chief of battalion in 1794, his promotion was made permanent in the 8th foot artillery regiment. Songis was transferred to the Army of Italy the same year, displaying exceptional talent and knowledge of his arm, which drew the attention of the armys commander-in-chief, General Napoleon Bonaparte. Songis des Courbons rendered invaluable services during the Italian campaigns of the French Revolutionary Wars, at the battles of Salo, 