When was it published?

September 5, 1792 in National Gazette

Foreign News September 5, 1792

National Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic, Military Campaign, War Report

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Elector Of Bavaria, Imperial Minister

Q: What keywords are associated?

Bavaria Neutrality, Anti France League, Austrian Prussian Troops, Palatinate Fortifications, Rhine Defense, Mannheim Fortress

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What is this article about?

The Elector of Bavaria abandons neutrality after conferring with the Imperial minister and joins the alliance of Austria, Prussia, and Sardinia against France. Efforts are underway to delay until Austrian and Prussian troops can protect Palatinate estates, which are being fortified along the Rhine, including arming Mannheim fortress with 200 cannons.

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The Elector of Bavaria has, in consequence of a long conference with the Imperial minister, given up the plan of neutrality, and joined the league of Austria, Prussia and Sardinia, against France; and it is intended to gain time till sufficient Austrian and Prussian troops arrive to protect the estates of the Palatinate; those estates are fortifying towards the Rhine; the Rhine fortress at Mannheim is furnishing with 200 pieces of cannon, and every exertion is using to put the place in a formidable state of defence.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic Military Campaign War Report

What keywords are associated?

Bavaria Neutrality Anti France League Austrian Prussian Troops Palatinate Fortifications Rhine Defense Mannheim Fortress

What entities or persons were involved?

Elector Of Bavaria Imperial Minister

Where did it happen?

Bavaria, Palatinate

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Bavaria, Palatinate

Key Persons

Elector Of Bavaria Imperial Minister

Outcome

bavaria joins league against france; palatinate estates fortified; mannheim armed with 200 cannons

Event Details

Elector of Bavaria ends neutrality after conference with Imperial minister and allies with Austria, Prussia, Sardinia against France. Plan to gain time for Austrian and Prussian troops to protect Palatinate estates, which are fortifying towards Rhine. Mannheim fortress equipped with 200 cannon pieces for strong defense.