Army of Germany (1797)

The term "Army of Germany" in 1797 refers not to a single, unified German army, but rather to various armies fielded by individual German states within the Holy Roman Empire. Germany at this time was not a unified nation-state, but a collection of hundreds of independent principalities, duchies, free cities, and archbishoprics, many of which maintained their own military forces. These forces varied considerably in size, equipment, and training.

The armies of larger states like Prussia, Austria, Bavaria, and Saxony were relatively well-equipped and organized, though even these forces were not always standardized. Smaller states often had less well-trained and equipped forces, sometimes relying on mercenaries to supplement their troops.

The year 1797 falls within the period of the French Revolutionary Wars. Several of the German states were involved in conflicts against Revolutionary France, either as allies of Austria or as participants in coalitions against the French Republic. The term "Army of Germany" might be used in a contemporary source to refer to a specific coalition force composed of contingents from several German states, but there was no overarching German command structure. Any references to a specific "Army of Germany" in 1797 would necessitate specifying the specific states involved and the context of the operation. The exact composition of any force described as an "Army of Germany" would require further historical investigation referencing specific campaign details.