Due to poor staff work, the attack of Argenteau's right wing did not begin until 11 April.[13] On that day, the Austrians moved with 3,700 soldiers against a French position on Monte Negino.[14] Argenteau led one battalion of Alvinczi Infantry Regiment Nr. 19 and two battalions of Archduke Anton Infantry Regiment Nr. 52 to a position near Montenotte Superiore.