Charles was Austria's best field commander, but he was unpopular at court and lost much influence when, against his advice, Austria decided to go to war with France.
Karl oli Austria parim välikomandör, kuid ta oli õukonnas ebapopulaarne ja kaotas palju mõjujõudu, kui Austria otsustas tema nõuande vastaselt Prantsusmaaga sõtta astuda.