When did the Declaration of Pillnitz appear and who issued it?
The Declaration of Pillnitz appeared on the 27th of August 1791. Emperor Leopold II and King Frederick William II of Prussia issued this document threatening severe consequences for any harm to Louis XVI or his family.
What happened during the Battle of Valmy in September 1792?
A stalemate developed at the Battle of Valmy on the 20th of September 1792 against Dumouriez and Kellermann. Highly professional French artillery distinguished itself during this engagement, buying time for revolutionaries and boosting their morale before Prussians retreated from France.
How did Napoleon Bonaparte defeat Austria and Sardinia in 1796 and 1797?
Napoleon Bonaparte succeeded against Sardinia and Austria in northern Italy near the Po Valley during 1796 and 1797. He separated their armies in the Montenotte Campaign, captured Milan, and finally took Mantua on the 2nd of February after defeating successive Austrian commanders.
Which treaties ended the War of the First Coalition between 1795 and 1797?
King Frederick William II concluded the Peace of Basel on the 5th of April 1795 recognizing France's occupation of the left bank of the Rhine. The coalition fell into ruin following separate peace agreements including the Treaty of Campo Formio signed October 1797 which ceded Belgium to France.
Where was the only battle fought on British soil during the Revolutionary Wars?
A French invasion force consisting of 1,400 troops from La Legion Noire landed near Fishguard in Wales on the 22nd of February. Tate surrendered unconditionally by the 24th of February making this the only battle fought on British soil during Revolutionary Wars.