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France's Unpreparedness for War
- France declared war on Austria in 1792, despite being ill-prepared.
- The French army lacked experienced officers, a critical weakness.
France vs Austria
- France's lack of officers caused army instability.
- Austria was divided between issues in France and Poland.
The First Coalition
- Austria convinced Prussia to join their anti-French alliance.
- Other countries including Spain, Portugal and several Italian states also joined.