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The Attack on Bergen-Op-Zoom, Netherlands, 8 March 1814
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The Attack on Bergen-Op-Zoom, Netherlands, 8 March 1814
The Attack on Bergen-Op-Zoom, Netherlands, 8 March 1814, by the British against the French, part of the War of the Sixth Coalition (1813-1814). The attack was unsuccessful. Date: 1814
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1810s 1814 Attack Bayonets Casualties Coalition Netherlands Sixth Unsuccessful Bergen Op Zoom
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This evocative print captures the chaos and intensity of the failed British attack on Bergen-Op-Zoom, Netherlands, on 8 March 1814. During the War of the Sixth Coalition (1813-1814), the British, under the command of General Sir Thomas Graham, attempted to seize the strategic fortified town from the French forces led by Marshal Jean-Baptiste Bessières. The print depicts the moment of the initial assault, with British soldiers advancing under a hail of French artillery fire and musket volleys. The smoke-filled scene is filled with the sounds of battle cries, gunfire, and the clashing of steel as the two sides collide. Despite their determination and bravery, the British forces were unable to breach the French defenses, and the attack resulted in heavy casualties. The print vividly illustrates the brutal realities of war, with wounded and fallen soldiers lying on the ground, and the remnants of the British army retreating in the background. The contrasting colors of the British and French flags, along with the glinting bayonets and muskets, add to the visual impact of the scene. This powerful image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the Napoleonic Wars and the ultimate futility of war.
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