The Battle of Hohenlinden in 1800 was one of Napoleon's most significant victories before his rise to complete dominance in Europe. French forces under General Jean Victor Moreau defeated Austrian and allied troops during the French Revolutionary Wars.
The Battle of Hohenlinden in 1800 was one of Napoleon's most significant victories before his rise to complete dominance in Europe. French forces under General Jean Victor Moreau defeated Austrian and allied troops during the French Revolutionary Wars. The victory helped force Austria into peace negotiations and demonstrated the effectiveness of French military tactics during the period. The battlefield near Munich remains a peaceful rural landscape today. Visitors can explore memorials, villages and walking routes while discovering a lesser-known chapter of European history.
