Second Coalition

The name "Second Coalition" (1798 - 1800) designates the second major concerted effort of multiple European powers to contain revolutionary France.

Related Topics:
1798 - 1800 - Power - Revolutionary - France

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The coalition comprised:

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• Austria
• Great Britain (at war with France since 1793)
• Russia
• Turkey

After Napoleon Bonaparte mounted an expedition to Egypt and, in spite of several land victories, was unable to transport his army back by sea after the Battle of the Nile, a number of France's enemies prepared a new alliance with Britain to undo his previous conquests. Austria and Russia raised fresh armies for campaigns in Germany and Italy in 1799.

Related Topics:
Napoleon Bonaparte - Egypt - Battle of the Nile - Germany - Italy - 1799

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