Bonaparte and the Army of Italy

Bonaparte was critical of jordon, both for some tactical decisions he had made during the battle of stake. But more importantly, for retreating into the black forest, rather than pulling back up into switzerland to join with the 20 thousand men garrisoning the helvetic republic. This decision divided the french forces and all but made the defence of switzerland impossible on himself. Then returned to paris to complain about the terribly unprepared army the directory had sent him off with. Requested medical leave because he was sick, which the directory, sick of his complaints, promptly granted. Meanwhile, down in italy, things were about to go no better. The army of italy was now