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BATTLE OF JEMAPPES The French under Dumouriez defeat the Austrians led by the Archduke
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BATTLE OF JEMAPPES The French under Dumouriez defeat the Austrians led by the Archduke
BATTLE OF JEMAPPES The French under Dumouriez defeat the Austrians led by the Archduke Albrecht, and are enabled to advance into the Netherlands Date: 6 November 1792
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1792 Advance Albrecht Archduke Austrians Defeat Dumouriez Enabled Netherlands Revolutionary Wars Jemappes
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This striking print commemorates the pivotal Battle of Jemappes, fought on November 6, 1792, during the early stages of the French Revolutionary Wars. The French Army, under the command of General Charles François Dumouriez, emerged victorious against the Austrian forces led by Archduke Albrecht of Austria. The battle took place near the town of Jemappes in present-day Belgium and marked a significant turning point in the war. The French Revolution had begun in 1789, and the new revolutionary government sought to expand its territory and assert its power. The Austrian forces, allied with other European powers, aimed to prevent the spread of the revolution and protect their interests. The Battle of Jemappes was a crucial engagement in this larger conflict, with both sides fielding approximately 35,000 men. Despite initial Austrian successes, the French forces, driven by their revolutionary fervor, managed to turn the tide of the battle. The Austrian lines began to crumble, and the French army, led by Dumouriez, advanced into the Netherlands, securing a valuable strategic position. The victory at Jemappes boosted morale among the French people and demonstrated the military prowess of the revolutionary forces. This print captures the intensity and drama of the battle, with soldiers from both sides locked in fierce combat. The smoke-filled battlefield and the chaotic scene of clashing horses and men create a vivid and immersive representation of the events that unfolded on that fateful day in 1792. The triumph of the French forces under Dumouriez over the Austrian forces led by Archduke Albrecht is a testament to the power of revolutionary spirit and the determination of the French people during this period of upheaval and change.
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