what was the purpose behind forming the army?
To "observe" the security of the French border on the Rhine
Army of the Danube
Toward this end, in the early November 1798, Jourdan arrived in Hüningen, near the Swiss city of Basel, to take command of the Army of Observation, so-called because its function was to "observe" the security of the French border on the Rhine.
where was battle of winterthur fought? In the small town of Winterthur, northeast of Zürich, in Switzerland describe in few words the political situation of the battle? UNANSWERABLE when did the battle begin? 27 May 1799 which forces fought each other in the battle? Elements of the Army of the Danube and elements of the Habsburg army where does the first army belong to? French Directory
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Army of the Danube [SEP] Purpose and formation
Toward this end, in the early November 1798, Jourdan arrived in Hüningen, near the Swiss city of Basel, to take command of the Army of Observation, so-called because its function was to "observe" the security of the French border on the Rhine. Once there, Jourdan assessed the quality and disposition of the forces and identified needed supplies and manpower. He found the army woefully inadequate for its assignment. The Army, and its flanking armies, the Army of Helvetia (Switzerland) and the Army of Mayence, were equally short of manpower, supplies, ammunition, and training. Jourdan documented assiduously these shortages, pointing out in lengthy correspondence to the Directory the consequences of an under-manned and under-supplied army; his petitions seemed to have little effect on the Directory, which sent neither significant additional manpower nor supplies.