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BREDA (Holland) The French take the city. Date: 24 February 1793
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BREDA (Holland) The French take the city. Date: 24 February 1793
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1793 Breda Holland Revolutionary Wars
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Breda Surrenders: The Triumphant Entry of the French Army into Breda, Holland, on February 24, 1793 This evocative print commemorates a pivotal moment in the French Revolutionary Wars, as the city of Breda in Holland fell to the French army on February 24, 1793. The image captures the excitement and jubilation of the French soldiers as they enter the city gates, having successfully repelled the Dutch defenders. The print depicts a grand procession of French soldiers, led by General Charles Pierre Claude, Comte de Clermont-Tonnerre, riding at the head of his troops. Clermont-Tonnerre, a seasoned military commander, had been tasked with leading the French invasion of the Dutch Republic, which had remained neutral in the ongoing conflict between France and Austria. The fall of Breda was a significant victory for the French, as it marked the beginning of their conquest of the Dutch Republic. The city had been under siege for over a month, and its surrender was a major blow to the Dutch resistance. The print celebrates the triumph of the French forces, with soldiers waving their hats and flags, and civilians lining the streets to cheer them on. The print also reflects the broader context of the French Revolutionary Wars, which saw France expand its territory and assert its dominance over Europe. The French Revolution had begun in 1789, and by the early 1790s, France was engaged in a series of conflicts with its European neighbors. The fall of Breda was just one of many battles in this wider conflict, which would continue for over a decade and reshape the political landscape of Europe. This print is a testament to the excitement and energy of the French army as they marched into Breda, and to the significance of this victory in the larger context of the French Revolutionary Wars. It is a powerful reminder of the military and political upheavals that characterized this period in European history.
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