French victory over fortress and pursuit at Aboukir
Field report describes a cavalry charge breaking the enemy lines near Aboukir, with the fortress being invested and mortars ordered to bombard the defense. It notes 6000 enemy dead counted on the shore, captures of 200 standards and ships’ crews, and praises generals Murat, Berthier, and others while promising more details and commemorations.
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Fugieret
Bernard
Badyle
Hussars
Aboukir
Tiem
Kufe Mutepha
Pacha
Natalia
Coufingerman
Paris
Leture
Duvivier
Cretin
Guifert
Murat
Fogieres
Moranger
Befire
Rouvexe
Funor
Berthier
Ragnaparte
Gaudry
Velvetia
Efolland
Egypt
Buenaparste
Republic
Chatfle
Merena
Legourbe
Suevarrow
Bellinzona
Lecourbe
Altorf
St. Gall
Appenzell
Toggenbourg
Tichlensteig
Turgovie
Prince Charles
Council of Elders Oct 3 Sitting Celebrates Helvetia Victory
The Council received a Message from the Directory confirming victories in Helvetia and transmitting Buonaparte’s letter. The sitting ended with continued acclamations of joy and shouts of Long Live the Republic.
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Council OF Elders
Helvetia
Buonaparte
the Republic
Paris Papers Excerpt on War Losses and maneuvers
An official report dated Sept 28 details heavy losses for the Republican forces, including 20,000 killed or captured and four generals. It notes French setbacks near Zurich and Mannheim, with Austrians pressing and reprisals in several districts. A later dispatch describes Austrian assaults at Neckerau and Manheim, the French fighting stoutly yet evacuating Mannheim amid heavy casualties.
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Howe Wronsesoy
Soult
Lecourdz
Glaris
Berne
Zurich
Strasburgh
Prince Charles
Manheim
Rhine
Rer
Baraguay D’hileiers
Prince Cuarnes
Neckerau
Vandermarck
2Afal
Manhetar
Swiss War News with French Victories and Prisoner Tales
A report from Winterthur near Sargans notes French and Swiss forces defeating Ruffians in the northeast while Suwarrow moves to join Lecourbe. Dispatches describe prisoners from Zurich battles, Russian columns, and loot including francs and Louis d or.
Army of the Rhine Eyes New Diversion on Right Bank
The army of the Rhine plans a major diversion on the right bank between the Lahn and the Nidda. Troops assemble between Worms Mentz Bingen and Coblentz to cross the river in multiple points. Aims to relieve Caffl from blockade as a large force advances from Mentz to lift the siege.
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Etraspurgh
Army of
Caffl
Mentz
Prussian Move and Rhine Front pressão Reach Across Banks
Banks of the Rhine report shows Prussian march toward the Lower Rhine as Aucupuxe plans to sustain hostilities. Berlin aims to protect Berg and Julters duchies, blocking Austrian efforts against Brabant while speculation grows France may cede Ehrenbreitstein and Duffeldorf to Prussians. Archduke plan changes drive present action. Prussian demarcation troops arrive. Hanoverians hold back.
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the Rhine
Lower Rhine
Berlin
Berg
Julters
Brabant
France
Ehrenbreitstein
Duffeldorf
Wars and troop movements across the Rhine and Lahn
Reports from the Banks of the Rhine describe Austrian and Mentz forces making excursions to both river banks, capturing posts while English and Russian numbers are cited as 27 000 and 15 000. Dutch sailors and deserters are organized at Texel. news of ship movements toward Amsterdam and a looming Anglo Russian attack are noted. Parliament debates Russian troop treaties and constitutional implications, revealing divisions over admitting 17 409 Russian soldiers and the war’s constitutional stakes.
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France
Texel
Helder
Amsterdam
Zuyder Zee
Westphalia
Minden
Ham
Rees
Weser
Prussia
Prufan
Hermann
Valenciennes
Zig
Lisle
Ghent
French troops march out from fortress Tertona
Reports indicate Field Marshal Suwarrow witnessed the French troops marching out, surrendering their arms. He reportedly addressed them with a courteous remark about not wishing to harm them, referencing the Directory, while the French response affirmed their loyalty.
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Milan
Serr
Austro French War Updates From Northern Italy
The fortress of Tortona falls to Austrian control and the Austrian army advances toward Alba with Gen Melas headquarters now at Bra. Haddick receives reinforcements at Idrea as French posts retreat into the mountains. Imperial forces encamp near Bra with 35 battalions and five cavalry regiments. two more corps move toward Acqui and Gavi.
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Turin
Tortona
Alba
Melas
Bra
Conit Geh
Haddick
Idrea
Acqui
Gavi
Parliamentary Intelligence On War and Treaties
Lord Holland, agreeable to his notice, delivered a comprehensive statement on the nature and effects of our treaties with Rufia. He depicted war calamities and criticized allies for sacrificing the common cause to private interests. He argued the present victorious moment is ideal for Ministers to seek fair and honorable terms.
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Lord Holland
Great Disaster in Switzerland Alarm Over Allied Armies
London reports from The Paris Papers reveal letters from Switzerland about a severe loss to the Allied Armies. The disaster, centered around Zurich and surrounding regions, is described as grave with 20,000 casualties and several standards lost, while Marshal Hotz is lamented as a fallen great commander. The piece notes French, Russian, and Austrian movements, treachery accusations, and shifting fortunes as Swabia and the Tirol menace loom.
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Paris
Switzerland
HoTzs
Swisserland
Zurich
Appel
St.Gal
Lichtenfitegg
Massgwa
Soywanrow
Rhine
Schaffhausen
Swabia
Arcuouxe
Savisfirland
Berne
Vienna
Gallica
Lascy
Tirol
Grifons
Italy
Manhetiy
At -Kehl
AxtaDure
Suwarrow
Lecounse
St. Gerhard
Altdorf
Massiwa
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Paris Papers
Helvetic Republic
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Arau
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Winterthur
Walienstadt
Sargans
Schwitz
Zug
Leopards
Luzwarrow
Basle
Helvetic Legion
Chaffeurs
Lichtensteig
Turgovi
Lecourde
Altdorff
Moffna
Kimfroy
Kor Fakery
Hotze
Zgthinst
Huninguen
Whch
Hrajesty
Lord Grenville
Russia
House Or Commons
Farpay
Parliamentary Intelligence
House OF Lords
London
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