When was the Army of England established by the French Directory?
The French Directory established the Army of England on the 26th of October 1797. This new military command aimed to gather troops for a planned invasion of Great Britain.
Questions about Army of England
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Who commanded the Army of England after Napoleon Bonaparte left Paris?
General Louis Desaix served as provisional commander during Napoleon's absence from the Army of England headquarters in Paris. General Charles Edward Jennings took charge provisionally starting on the 27th of March 1798.
What happened to the original plan to invade Great Britain with the Army of England?
The original plan to invade Great Britain fell apart without ever being executed around 1799. The Army of England received orders instead to suppress the Chouannerie rebellion in Western France.
Which commanders led the Army of England between 1798 and 1799?
Charles Edward Jennings, Jean-François-Auguste Moulin, Claude Ignace François Michaud, and Gabriel de Hédouville held command roles from 1798 through November 1799. These leaders managed the force until it was officially renamed in early 1800.
When did the Army of England officially become the Army of the West?
The unit was officially renamed the Army of the West on the 14th of January 1800. This order went into effect three days later on the 17th of January 1800.