Campaign updates in the Austrian War of Liberation dispatches
The latest supplement reports Morave's retreat from a forest position toward Pfafferskefen and Rhain as forces under Latour push to contain the enemy. Nauendorf foresees a Danube crossing near Ingolstadt to pressure the retreat, while Frogutes sends detachments from Tyrol toward the south. Prussian and French actions near Munich are described as repelled with several enemy losses and prisoners taken.
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Count’ Navendorf
Abenberg
Moreave
Pfafferskefen
Rhain
Nauendorf
Maynburg
Munich
Danube
Count de Latourhall
Langfhut
Count Navenborr
Archduke
Duartes
Ingolstadt
Enenty
Dachau
Corps of Conde
Count Viommenille
Ifer
Victory News From Bavaria and Munich Front
A courier reports Austrian and Prussian forces repulsed the French near Munich with heavy French casualties and 1500 taken prisoner. Austrian and Bavarian troops advance, Neuburg falls, Ingolstadt fortress relieved, and further Austrian reinforcements, over 15,000 troops, expected as Naurzport's command pushes the pursuit beyond Landshut toward Marburg. The retreat of the French lines signals relief from Bavarian danger.
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Ratisbon
Munich
Vienna
Frogncn
Princé de Furstempere
Herzé
Prince of Furs Tempere
Danube
Ingoldstadt
Neuburg
Pfaffenhofen
Dorr
Bavaria
Nauenport
Abensberg
Neuttadt
Larouvr
Landshut
Marburg
Morgava
Naurxport
Retreat Near Munich Forces French Army Back
Reports from the Danube front describe Moreau's forces checked near Munich and forced to a rapid retreat pursued by Austrian troops. The French column near Geisernfels threatening Ratisbon also withdrew, now across Pfaffenhofen as Navpressor advances to join other Imperial units. Prague letters confirm arrival of 16 infantry battalions, cavalry divisions, and heavy artillery trains.
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Danube
Moreau
Munich
Geisernfels
Ratisbon
Tas
Pfaffenhofen
Count de Navexpoxr
Prague
Confessor and Physician Ordered to Prague as French Retreat
The Confessor and Physician of the Elector of Bavaria are dispatched by courier to Prague. General Froeßlien’s forces, reinforced by Wurmser’s cavalry, march from Munich toward the Lech. French General Fertno reportedly leaves Munich retreating toward the Rhine, with Friedberg expected tonight or tomorrow morning.
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Frontiers
Bavaria
Srpr
Prague
Munich
FroeLien
Wurmser
Murnau
Wellheim
Lech
Fertno
Ech
Friedberg
Rhain
Troops March Toward Bohemia Frontiers
Thirty thousand troops including infantry and cavalry have begun forced marches from Hungary toward Bohemia. They reach areas around Beraun Zediz Siebreck Horzowic and Ginez. Reserve artillery depots near Rockizan Pilfer have moved. Bohemian regiments and Polish garrisons head to the frontiers as 80 000 men expected to assemble.
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Duschnick
Boutura
Bohemia
Hungary
Beraun
Zediz
Siebreck
Horzowic
Ginez
Rockizan
Pilfer
Disorderly arrival of Jordan's army unsettles reporting
Dispatches describe baggage victualers commissaries and other supply elements continuing to arrive in great disorder. News on Jordan's army remains scarce while headquarters dispersal by peasants gathered near Speflart el gains belief.
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Coblentz
Szert.g
Jourdan
Speflartel
General Jia Reche Wounded as Moreau Forces Suffer Loss
General Jia Reche of Moreau's advanced guard arrived here dangerously wounded while General of Brigade Ambert was killed near Dugelsstadt. General Moreau himself was dangerously wounded near Munich and is now at Donauwörth with injuries.
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Jia Reche
Moreau
Ambert
Dugelstadt
French Generals Fordis and Feriic Retreat Near Friedberg
The French generals Fordis and Feriic have withdrawn from Munich and are posted near Friedberg on the Lech, across which they are believed to retreat to cover Swabia. Imperial Generals Wolf and Froelich pursue from Munich by Kempten, and the French seem ready to make a stand in the area.
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Ulm
Fordis
Feriic
Munich
Friedberg
Lech
Swabia
W’olf
Froelich
Wurmer
Kempten
French Army Maneuver Near Donawerth and Augsburg
Reports from Stutt gard on September 14 describe Desaix's left wing and St Cyr's center moving toward Donawerth and Ingolstadt. Moreau may shift most troops across the Danube toward Franconia. On the 6th night and the 16th, thousands of Austrian troops arrived at Augsburg from Bavaria, aiming for Donawerth, while Munich letters discuss a mission outcome and possible Bavarian neutrality.
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Stutgard
Desaix
St. Cyr
Donawerth
Ingolstadt
Moreau
Danube
Franconia
Augsburg
Bavaria
Munich
Salzbourg
Baron Hardenberg
Duke of Wurtemberg
Austrian garrison joins forces after quitting on the 14th
Manheim reports that the Austrian garrison withdrew on the 14th and was joined by more troops, mainly cavalry, traveling via Heidelberg on the 12th and 13th. The small army, led by General Baron de Petrarfieh, has advanced up the Rhine.
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Manheim
Heidelberg
Baron de Petrarfeh
Rhine
Jourdan Forces Reinforcements Behind the Lahn
Erlangen reports General Jourdan with troops behind the Lahn as reinforcements arrive daily. Archduke Duartes plans to post a observing force and join the main army to move through Hesse Darmstadt into Swabia to strike Moreau from the flank and trap his retreat. On the 13th and 14th eight thousand French entered Eichstadt.
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Erlangen
Jourdan
Lahn
Archduke Duartes
Hesse-Darmstadt
Swabia
Moreau
Eichstadt
French Left Wing Assaulted Near Gieffen Fortresses Seized
Report from Wetzlar dated September 16 notes General King attacking the French left wing near Gieffen and capturing the fortresses of Mayberg and Fetzberg while driving the French from other posts. The Arcupuxe engaged the French near Limburg as Austrian forces shell from heights. General Yourdan stationed at Kloster Aldenberg near Wetzlar.
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Wetzlar
King
Gieffen
Mayberg
Fetzberg
Limbourg
P.S
Yourdan
Kloster Aldenberg
Imperialist efforts in centre near Limbourg amid Rhine conflict
Francefort dispatch notes daily firing in the Limbourg center as Imperialists push to break through. Colonel Williams with gun-boats maintains a steady naval fire on bridges hurled by the French across the Rhine. Prince Bishop of Wuerrzeyre returns to residence after French retreat. Bishop of Bampere expected from Prague. Colonel Caaufwre deemed entirely out of danger.
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Francefort
Bampere
Prague
CaauFwre
French Forces Retreat Then Retake Kell Fortress
France news reports General Sehart leading troops before Philipsburg and Kehl where a fighting retreat occurred. Kell fortress was attacked at three in the morning and the Republicans drove the enemy from the garrison with prisoners and many casualties. Citizens and arsenal workers defended Strasbourg with vigor. In the Legislative Council Pelet of Lazerre urged a peace bid while noting Executive Directory powers, prompting debate.
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Sehart
Philipsburg
Manheim
Kehl
Kell
Strasburg
Pelet of
Lazerre
French citizens urge Directory to seek peace with vigorous support
A debate in the Legislative Body contemplates sending a message to the Directory to express popular desire for a speedy and honorable peace. Proponents argue unity with the people and government, while concerns include potential prejudice to ongoing negotiations and risks of prolonging war. Boissy d Anglas opposes the motion as Mountain members back the proposal, and the Council moves to the Order of the Day.
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Directory
Mattthieu
Boiffy
Kehl Repulsed After Morning Assault at Strasbourg
General Moulin reports from Strasbourg head quarters dated September 20 that the enemy attacked Kehl at daybreak with all available forces. They penetrated into the town and reached the Rhine bridge head but were repulsed by batteries and brisk firing. Prisoners numbered 300 with 30 officers. the Strasburg National Guard joined the citadel defense and a detachment fought at Kehl.
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Kehl
Rhine
Iledu Rhin
Liefee
Rame
National Guard
Strasburg
Ife du
National Guard of
French General Mafena’s Tactical Push at Castel d e Mantua
From Sept 16 29 the French army under Mafena Berthin Sahuguet and Kilmaine pressed Wurmser between the Adige and Brenta. They captured Castellaro and Cerean, repulsed a strong counterattack, and seized 25 cannon while taking about 2000 prisoners in the St George’s and Favourite area. Several French generals were wounded including Victor and Murat.
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Cereag
Warngens Divisio
Marena
Hieéellity
Mafra
Wurmjzr
Cerean
Thad
Ronco
Cétea
Wurmser
Mantua
Nogera
Molinetta
Castellaro
Sahzuet
Viils
Sahuguet
Harrass
Charton
Angereau
Porto Legnago
Ménena
Adige
Garrisors
Cerea
Fauxbourg St. George’s
Sahuguets
Caunon
Maféena
Kilmaine
26Th Dragoons
Mafina
St. George’s
Ben
4Ugeregus
Gouvernolo
Mincia
St. George's
Salicete
Pigeon
Villa Nova
R.maine
Grenadiers
Leclerc
Marmont
Victor
Bertin
St. Hilaire
Meyers
Murat
Lennes
Tailand
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