The Austrian commander foolishly agreed to the terms.
Too late to save the city, which had surrendered, the Austrian commander split his army into five columns and attacked the French.
But without his colleague's support, the Austrian commander was too weak to continue the campaign and he withdrew again.
Poor communications plagued the Austrian commanders throughout the campaign.
It is a fact that his son, Charles Thomas, became an Austrian commander.
Because of this battle, the Austrian commander in chief was obliged to keep some troops to cover the southern part of the front.
After the action, the Austrian commander found himself in an position in which it was difficult to march to the support of his right wing.
By Christmas he had intercepted a spy carrying a message to the Austrian commander with important tactical information.
The Austrian military commander called on his subordinates to recognize the Rada as well.
The Austrian commander was forced back into the Alps.