Battle of Alkmaar (1799)
1799
Two coalitions met at Alkmaar on 2 October 1799. On one side stood the Duke of York and his Russo-British corps, on the other the Franco-Dutch army of Brune and Daendels.
Photo: Unknown author (Public domain)
Formed in 1798 by Britain, Austria and Russia this alliance sought to push France out of Italy and Germany. Armies fought in Italy, Switzerland and along the Rhine. Bonaparte had become First Consul. He forced peace on Austria in 1801 and then on Britain in 1802.
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Battle of Bergen (1799)
1799
The Duke of York landed in North Holland on 15 September 1799. Four days later, he launched four Anglo-Russian columns against the Franco-Batavian army of Brune and Daendels.
Photo: Ghirlandajo (Public domain)
Battle of Cassano (1799)
1799
In spring 1799, Bonaparte was bogged down in Egypt and the Second Coalition went on the attack in Italy under Field Marshal Suvorov. Moreau, who had just replaced Schérer, knew that, barring a miracle, he could not win.
Photo: L. Schiavonetti (Public domain)
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