War of the Second Coalition
1799 – 1801
From the first clashes in 1799 to the final fighting in 1801, find the full chronology of this conflict below, with the forces engaged, commanders and consequences for France in each battle.
Era : Revolution & Empire
- 1799 Battle of Stockach Defeat
Heavy French defeat that forced Jourdan to retreat, weakening the French position in southwestern Germany.
- 1799 Battle of Zurich Victory
Major French victory under Masséna that forced the coalition to withdraw from Switzerland, securing strategic control of the region.
- 1800 Battle of Biberach Victory
Important French victory that repulsed Austrian forces and secured the French advance in southern Germany.
- 1800 Battle of Elchingen (Höchstädt) Victory
The Battle of Elchingen, often called the Battle of Höchstädt, was a decisive victory for French forces under General Ney, breaking Austrian lines and renewing the offensive in southern Germany.
- 1800 Battle of Hohenlinden Victory
Decisive victory by Moreau at the Battle of Hohenlinden, inflicting a heavy defeat on the Austrians and allowing the French offensive in Germany to continue.
- 1800 Battle of Marengo Victory
The Battle of Marengo was a decisive victory for Napoleon Bonaparte that secured control of northern Italy. After a difficult start, the French army, thanks to a counterattack led by Desaix, reversed the situation and inflicted a heavy defeat on the Austrians.
- 1800 Battle of Pozzolo Victory
The Battle of Pozzolo was an important French victory that pushed Austrian forces beyond the Mincio and consolidated French domination in Lombardy.
- 1801 Holland Expedition Victory
The French expedition to Holland aimed to repel British and Russian coalition forces occupying the Batavian Republic. Moreau succeeded in restoring French control over the region.