Military Campaigns and Expansion Abroad Flashcards
When did Napoleon first take charge of the French Army of Italy? - Military Campaigns
Napoleon first took charge of the Army of Italy in 1796.
When was the Armistice of Cherasco agreed? What did this agree? - Military Campaigns
The Armistice of Cherasco was agreed in April 1796, determining that Piedmont-Sardinia would withdraw from the War of the First Coalition. It also gave Savoy and Nice to France, with supplies and munitions being guaranteed to France, in addition to free passage through Piedmont for French troops.
What agreements were formed between Napoleon and the Pope/the King of Naples? - Military Campaigns
Napoleon managed to agree with the Pope/King of Naples for indemnities (sums of money paid as compensation following a war) to be paid to France to avoid further conflict having heard his reputation of taking lands before.
What 4 settlements had Napoleon’s men taken in Italy by May 1797? - Military Campaigns
Napoleon’s men had taken Peschiera, Verona, Legnago and Mantua by May 1797.
When did Napoleon set up the Transpadane and Cispadane Republics? Where were these located respectively? - Military Campaigns
Napoleon set up the Transpadane and Cispadane Republics in May 1796. These were set up South and North of the Po River respectively.
When was the Cisalpine Republic set up? (what land was it made up of?) When was the Ligurian Republic set up? - Military Campaigns
The Cisalpine Republic was set up in June 1797, existing as a merger of the Cispadane and Transpadane Republics. The Ligurian Republic was also set up in 1797.
When was the Treaty of Campo Formio negotiated? What did this agree? - Military Campaigns
The Treaty of Campo Formio was negotiated on the 17th October 1797. This ENDED THE WAR OF THE FIRST COALITION, also agreeing for the recognition of French control of the Austrian Netherlands, acceptance of Napoleon’s Italian Republics, recognition of the Rhine frontier and French possession of several small islands in the Adriatic.
What was significant about the negotiation of the Treaty of Campo Formio for Napoleon? - Military Campaigns
The Treaty of Campo Formio was significant for Napoleon as it was negotiated without seeking the prior approval of the Directory, meaning that this asserted his power and dominance over France’s foreign policy and established his independence from the Directory.
When was the War of the First Coalition ended? When did the War of the Second Coalition begin? - Military Campaigns
The War of the First Coalition was ended in October 1797, with the War of the Second Coalition beginning in 1799.
Why did Napoleon attempt to avoid launching a military campaign directly against England? - Military Campaigns
Napoleon attempted to avoid a military campaign against England as previous attempts to invade Ireland and destabilise England had failed, while the strength of the British Navy made seaborne invasion complicated.
Why was an invasion of Egypt an attractive prospect for France? - Military Campaigns
An invasion of Egypt was promising for France as it would protect their own trading interests, attack British commercial interests, undermine British access to India and the East Indies and potentially make a French invasion of England possible at a later date.
When did French armies arrive in Egypt and the Battle of Pyramids occur? What was the outcome of this battle? - Military Campaigns
The French arrived in Egypt in July 1798, with France being victorious in defeating the Egyptians at the Battle of Pyramids.
When did Admiral Nelson launch an attack on the French fleet at Aboukir Bay? What impacts did this have? - Military Campaigns
Admiral Nelson attacked the French fleet at Aboukir Bay in August 1798. This cut off Napoleon from France and isolated him in the area around Egypt.
When did Napoleon take Jaffa in Syria? - Military Campaigns
Napoleon took Jaffa in Syria in March 1799.
When did Napoleon return to France? What news prompted him to do this? What aims did he have? - Military Campaigns
Napoleon returned to France in August 1799 after having heard that Austria and Russia were advancing on France and were stationed at the country’s borders. This saw Napoleon aim to engage in military action and bathe in glory, while he was also aware of the political opportunities in France due to the weak government of the Directory there.
