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At the battle of TOURCOING, the French under Souham defeat the Allies under Saxe-Coburg
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At the battle of TOURCOING, the French under Souham defeat the Allies under Saxe-Coburg
At the battle of TOURCOING, the French under Souham defeat the Allies under Saxe-Coburg Date: 18 May 1794
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1794 Allies Coburg Defeat Revolutionary Saxe Wars
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At the Battle of Tourcoing: A Turning Point in the French Revolutionary Wars This evocative print captures the pivotal moment at the Battle of Tourcoing on 18 May 1794, during the French Revolutionary Wars. The French Army, led by General Claude-Maurice, Comte de Souham, stands victorious over the Allied forces under the command of Prince Frederick of Saxe-Coburg. The battle took place in the Nord region of France, near the town of Tourcoing, and marked a significant turning point in the war. The French Revolutionary Wars, which began in 1792, were a series of conflicts that arose from the French Revolution and the efforts of European powers to contain its spread. The Battle of Tourcoing was part of the Flanders Campaign, which saw the French Army attempt to regain control of the Austrian Netherlands. The print depicts the French infantry advancing on the Allied lines, with the smoke of battle rising in the background. The determined expression on the faces of the French soldiers conveys their resolve to overcome their adversaries. In contrast, the Allied forces appear disorganized and demoralized, with some soldiers turning their backs on the fight. The victory at Tourcoing was a crucial one for the French, as it allowed them to gain ground in the Flanders Campaign and boosted morale among the French forces. The defeat of the Allied forces under Saxe-Coburg also marked the end of the First Coalition against Revolutionary France, paving the way for further French military successes in the years to come. This print is a testament to the intensity and significance of the battles fought during the French Revolutionary Wars, and serves as a reminder of the courage and determination of the soldiers who fought in them.
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