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In the War of the First Coalition, Liechtenstein, as part of the Holy Roman Empire contributed approximately 20 troops to the coalition forces from 1793 to 1796. During the War of the Second Coalition , France invaded the country on 6 March 1799 and plundered several towns, including Nendeln that was burned by French troops, which resulted in ...
In the War of the First Coalition, Liechtenstein, as part of the Holy Roman Empire contributed approximately 20 troops to the coalition forces from 1793 to 1796. During the War of the Second Coalition , France invaded the country on 6 March 1799 and plundered several towns, including Nendeln that was burned by French troops, which resulted in ...
Johann I with Francis II and Napoleon following the Battle of Austerlitz, 5 December 1805.. In the War of the First Coalition, Liechtenstein, as part of the Holy Roman Empire contributed approximately 20 troops to the coalition forces from 1793 to 1796 to oppose the French under the leadership of Napoleon I.
Liechtenstein under Austria, Russia and Prussia was a member of the Holy Alliance, in which all three members guaranteed Liechtenstein's sovereignty in 1815. [4]In 1867 Alexander II of Russia had offered Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein to purchase Russian Alaska, but he refused as he believed the territory was useless.
Liechtenstein in World War I (2 C, 2 P) T. Thirty Years' War (13 C, 54 P) W. Liechtenstein in World War II (2 C, 3 P) Pages in category "Wars involving Liechtenstein"
Throughout the War of the Fifth Coalition Liechtenstein commanded the I Reserve Korps in the army of Archduke Charles. [9] He led his cavalry and grenadiers at the Battle of Eckmühl on 22 April 1809, the Battle of Aspern-Essling on 21–22 May, and the Battle of Wagram on 5–6 July.
The coalition government between the Progressive Citizens' Party and Patriotic Union parties continued. [2] After World War II came to an end, the 1945 Liechtenstein general election was held which resulted in a win for the Progressive Citizens' Party. [3] [1] Hoop resigned as prime minister in September 1945.
During the First World War, Liechtenstein remained neutral but held sympathies to the Central Powers. [3] In the post-war period, the principality broke away from Austria and concluded a customs treaty with Switzerland. [4] [5] Franz Joseph II with members of the Liechtenstein government outside the Reich Chancellery in Berlin on 2 March 1939.