Baden Military History: Difference between revisions

Baden was greatly affected by the Napoleonic Wars. Its proximity to France made it a prime target for French influence and invasion. Its ruler, the Margrave Charles Frederick, initially supported Austria in the French Revolutionary Wars. Baden was once again devastated by these wars. In 1796, Baden was forced to pay France an indemnity and cede territory on the left bank of the Rhine. In 1805, Baden joined the war on the side of the French. Baden took part in the French victories at Ulm and Austerlitz, after which the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_of_Pressburg Peace of Pressburg ]awarded Baden some Austrian territory. This treaty also marked the end of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Roman_Empire Holy Roman Empire], which was replaced by the French-created [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confederation_of_the_Rhine Confederation of the Rhine].