Moreau Builds Experience on Eastern Front
Moreau gained further military responsibility in the revolutionary armies operating toward the Rhine. His developing reputation would later support his promotion to independent command.
Role range: 1793-1799
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Jean Victor Marie Moreau Biography and Timeline
Follow Jean Victor Marie Moreau through 15 dated historical records for France.
Jean Victor Marie Moreau, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1794
Moreau Commands Division During Northern Campaign
Moreau served in the French northern campaign as republican forces attacked coalition positions. His battlefield experience helped establish his reputation as a commander.
Role range: 1793-1799
Moreau Participates in Tourcoing Campaign
Moreau's role in the northern campaign placed him among commanders involved in the struggle against coalition armies near Tourcoing. The operations strengthened French control of border approaches.
Role range: 1793-1799
Moreau Serves in the Northern Campaign
Moreau gained experience commanding troops in the Army of the North during the Republic's successful offensives against Coalition forces.
Role range: 1789-1799
1795
Northern Forces Secure Occupied Positions
Moreau and other commanders helped consolidate French positions after the northern advance transformed the political map of the Low Countries.
Role range: 1789-1799
1796
Moreau Takes Command Army of Rhine Moselle
Moreau led the main French force campaigning across the upper Rhine during the Directory. His appointment placed a successful general in charge of an ambitious offensive.
Role range: 1793-1799
Moreau Crosses Rhine near Kehl
French troops crossed the river at Kehl in June during a major offensive into southern Germany. The operation opened a route toward the Danube and Austrian communications.
Role range: 1793-1799
Moreau Wins Battle of Ettlingen
French troops overcame an Austrian field army in the fighting near Ettlingen. The victory strengthened Moreau's advance into southwestern Germany.
Role range: 1793-1799
French Army Wins at Neresheim
Moreau's force defeated Austrian troops in the battle near Neresheim. The result allowed the offensive to continue before shifting strategic circumstances forced reconsideration.
Role range: 1793-1799
Moreau Conducts Fighting Retreat toward Rhine
Moreau organized a withdrawal through southern Germany when Austrian successes threatened his rear. The difficult retreat preserved much of his army for future operations.
Role range: 1793-1799
French Forces Recross Rhine after Retreat
Moreau's army regained the west bank after a long withdrawal under enemy pressure. The retreat ended the attempt to force an immediate decision deep inside Germany.
Role range: 1793-1799
1797
Moreau Crosses Rhine at Kehl Again
French troops crossed near Kehl during the resumed 1797 operations. The offensive aimed to regain military pressure against Austria before diplomatic negotiations concluded.
Role range: 1793-1799
Army of the North's Separate Identity Ends
The Army of the North ceased to exist as a distinct formation when its remaining forces were absorbed into the military organization of occupied territory.
Role range: 1789-1799
1799
Moreau backs military operation - Political consequence
Jean Victor Marie Moreau figured in events surrounding moreau backs military operation at Saint-Cloud. His cooperation widened the military support available to the conspirators. The action changed the balance between Bonaparte, the legislative councils and politicians seeking a stronger executive.
Role range: 1793-1799
Moreau backs military operation
Moreau supported Bonaparte's coup and was assigned a role in containing hostile members of the outgoing government. His cooperation widened the military support available to the conspirators.
Role range: 1793-1799
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