The Franco-Volkstati war was the first war Volkstat openly participated in. It lasted from September 2, 1806, when the French Republic declared war, to June 2, 1814, when representatives of Volkstat sailed to Elba and white peaced with Napoleon (though hostilities ended in 1813).
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First stage(1806-1809)
The first stage, after the open declaration of war, was fought mostly against the French army. Napoleon usually apeared every couple of months on the battlefield. In the beginning, soldiers worked full time, but after public protests, were made to rotate fortnightly, to spend time with family. Regardless, Volkstat continued resisting, though almost fell when a part of Frankstat rebelled. Many Frenchmen died, but Volkstat also lost a dozen gunners and some soldiers putting down French rebellions.
Second stage(1809-1812)
The war continued virtually the same, except the Confederation of the Rhine fought most battles. Napoleon started only appearing near elections, hopping a decimation of Volkstat's line would influence results. During this stage, Frank Engel, who was serving on the council, was elected Holy Roman Regent, and the basic law was changed to make it only one ruled the "empire". The representative of the nation was rendered meaningless as a result.
Third Stage(1812-1814)
During this stage, less and less troops appeared on Volkstat lines. Finnaly, on what was known as the Christmas miracle, troops of Gebhard Von Blucher arrived on Christmas Eve. Volkstat disorganized the French, who retreated. After the battle, Gebhard was made co-regent.
Following this battle, the war between France and Volkstat continued in all but name. At the congress of Vienna, Francis II got to keep his title of Holy Roman Emperor and be in charge of Volkstats foreign policy, in exchange for Volstat not goining the german confederation. On June 3, 1814 Engel and Bluchard arrived on Elba and white peaced. Despite this, the French and confederates suffered 29,386 casualties while Volkstat suffered 213. The regency was abolished later and replaced by an appointed Viceroy to carry out ceremonial duties.