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SAN LORENZO DE LA MOUGA The French defeat the Spanish Date: 17 November 1794
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SAN LORENZO DE LA MOUGA The French defeat the Spanish Date: 17 November 1794
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1794 Defeat Lorenzo Revolutionary Wars
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative print commemorates a pivotal moment in the French Revolutionary Wars: the Battle of San Lorenzo de la Muga, fought on November 17, 1794. The Spanish forces, led by Don Juan Picornell, met the French Army under the command of General Jean-Baptiste Jourdan near the small town of San Lorenzo de la Muga in the Pyrenees. The Spanish, hoping to prevent the French from advancing into Aragon, were initially successful, pushing the French back with heavy losses. However, as the day wore on, the tide of the battle began to turn. The French, determined to press their advantage, launched a counterattack that caught the Spanish off guard. The Spanish lines began to crumble, and their retreat soon turned into a rout. The French pursued the fleeing Spanish soldiers relentlessly, inflicting heavy casualties. By the end of the day, the French had emerged victorious, securing a crucial victory in their campaign to expand their territory and spread the revolutionary ideals. This print captures the intensity and chaos of the battlefield, with soldiers from both sides locked in hand-to-hand combat, cannons thundering in the background, and the smoke of gunpowder filling the air. The scene is further enhanced by the dramatic use of light and shadow, creating a sense of depth and movement. The victory at San Lorenzo de la Muga was a significant turning point in the French Revolutionary Wars, and this print serves as a poignant reminder of the courage and determination of the soldiers who fought in this brutal conflict.
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