Here's a deep dive into the fighting of 1800 in southern Germany which culminated in the battle of Höchstadt on 19 June. Thanks to David Hollins for talking us through the campaign and the battle which proved such a big breakthrough for France against the Austrians in such detail.

This is the first part of a multi-part episode, with more to come on the fighting south of the Alps and the battle of Marengo. Stay tuned!

[4:16] - French and Austrian military planning in Q1-1800

[26:23] - who was Jean-Victor Moreau?

[33:10] - description of the campaign

[49:50] - the Battle of Höchstadt