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Tensions Rise
On August 27, 1791 Austria and Prussia issued the Declaration of Pillnitz, stating that if France harm the king they will respond with military action. -
Declaration of War
On April 20, 1792 France declares war on Austria, for trying to restore the king's power. -
Levée en masse
Starting in 1793 the levée en masse was first decreed in 1792. It stated that all unmarried men ages 18-25 must enlist in the military. -
The king is killed
January 21, 1793 after being found guilty of treason and trying to stop the french revolution, king Louis XVI was executed. -
Great Britain joins
On February 1, 1793, France declared war on Great Britain bringing another country into the war. -
Battle of Fleurus
On June 26, 1794 the french army won a huge victory against Austrian troops and gained the Austrian Netherlands. This battle was a big turning point in the war. -
Peace of Basel
On April 5, 1795 France and Prussia signed the peace of Basel, ending Prussia's part in the War of the First Coalition. In return for Prussia signing the treaty, France returned all the land captured during the war east of the Rhine. -
Siege of Mantua
The Siege of Mantua took place between July 4 1796 and February 2 1797. During this siege, French troops blockaded all supply routes to a large Austrian fortress for many years. After about 6 months the Austrian troops surrendered themselves and their fortress. -
Battle of Arcole
The Battle of Arcole took place between November 15-17 1796. During this battle, the French took over the town of Arcole allowing them to cut off supply lines to their enemies. -
Treaty of Campo Formio
On October 17, 1797 Napoleon and the Austrian monarchy signed the treaty of Campo Formio. This treaty ended the conflict and created peace between the two countries.