Hoche Takes Command during Eastern Crisis
Hoche became an important commander as French troops struggled to defend Alsace. His leadership contributed to the late year counteroffensive against Coalition forces.
Role range: 1793-1799
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Louis Lazare Hoche Biography and Timeline
Follow Louis Lazare Hoche through 10 dated historical records for France.
Louis Lazare Hoche, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1793–1797Years on this page
1793
Battle of Kaiserslaute
Checked by the Allied forces under Brunswick
Role range: 1792-1799
Battle of Froschwiller
Defeats the Prussians
Role range: 1792-1799
Battle of Wissembourg Restores French Lines
French forces defeated the Coalition in the late December fighting around Wissembourg. The victory helped secure Alsace and improved the security of the Rhine frontier.
Role range: 1793-1799
Battle of Geisberg
Defeats the Austrians under General Wurmser
Role range: 1792-1799
French Counteroffensive Begins toward Wissembourg
Hoche's army took part in operations to relieve pressure on the eastern frontier. The offensive sought to drive Coalition troops from positions they had occupied in Alsace.
Role range: 1793-1799
1797
Hoche Leads Spring Offensive across Rhine
Hoche crossed the river in April as French armies resumed attacks against Austrian positions. The campaign unfolded shortly before news of armistice arrangements arrived.
Role range: 1793-1799
Victory at Neuwied Opens German Advance
Hoche's forces defeated Austrian troops near Neuwied and pressed eastward. The success strengthened France's bargaining position at the close of the campaign.
Role range: 1793-1799
Invasion of Germany
Hoche crosses the River Rhine
Role range: 1793-1799
Peace Preliminaries Halt Rhine Operations
Military action slowed after diplomatic agreements between France and Austria altered the strategic situation. Hoche's spring advance consequently did not develop into a long campaign.
Role range: 1793-1799
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