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VILLEFRANCHE (near Nice) The French take the town and invade the territory of Nice
VILLEFRANCHE (near Nice) The French take the town and invade the territory of Nice Date: 29 September 1792
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1792 Invade Nice Revolutionary Territory Villefranche Wars
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1. Title: The French Conquest of Villefranche: A Turning Point in the Revolutionary Wars (September 29, 1792) 2. Description: This evocative print captures the pivotal moment in the French Revolutionary Wars when the French army, under the command of General Jean-Baptiste Joubert, successfully invaded the territory of Nice and took control of the picturesque town of Villefranche-sur-Mer, located along the Mediterranean coast near Nice. The date, September 29, 1792, marked a significant turning point in the conflict between France and the House of Savoy, who had long ruled the region. 3. Background: The French Revolution, which began in 1789, brought about profound changes to France and its territories. As the revolutionary fervor spread, the French government sought to expand its borders and assert its control over neighboring regions. The House of Savoy, a powerful European dynasty, ruled the County of Nice since the 13th century. Tensions between the two powers escalated, leading to military confrontations. 4. The Invasion of Villefranche: The print depicts the French troops, led by General Joubert, storming the fortified walls of Villefranche. The town's defenders, primarily composed of Savoyard militiamen, put up a valiant resistance, but were ultimately no match for the superior French forces. The capture of Villefranche not only secured the French control over the region but also paved the way for the eventual annexation of Nice to France in 1860. 5. Historical Significance: The French conquest of Villefranche was a crucial victory in the Revolutionary Wars, demonstrating the French military's growing strength and determination to expand its borders. The event marked the beginning of the end for the House of Savoy's rule in the region and set the stage for the eventual unification of Italy under the Kingdom of Sardinia. The print serves as a testament to the turbulent and transformative period in European history during the late 18th century.
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