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BATTLE OF NEERWINDEN The Austrians inflict a severe defeat on the French revolutionary
BATTLE OF NEERWINDEN The Austrians inflict a severe defeat on the French revolutionary army led by Dumouriez, who is forced to evacuate Belgium Date: 18 March 1793
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1793 Austrians Defeat Dumouriez Evacuate Forced Inflict Revolutionary Severe Wars
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The Battle of Neerwinden: A Turning Point in the Early French Revolutionary Wars This evocative print depicts a pivotal moment in the early French Revolutionary Wars, the Battle of Neerwinden, which took place on March 18, 1793. The Austrian army, under the command of Archduke Charles, inflicted a severe defeat on the French revolutionary forces led by General Dumouriez. The battle took place in Belgium, and the outcome marked a significant turning point in the war. The French Revolution had begun in 1789, and by 1792, the revolutionary government had declared war on Austria and other European powers. Dumouriez, a French general who had served in the Austrian army before the revolution, was appointed commander of the French forces in the Netherlands. He led a successful campaign against the Austrians, capturing several key cities, including Maastricht and Limburg. However, Dumouriez's successes were short-lived. In early 1793, the Austrians, under the command of Archduke Charles, launched a counteroffensive. The Battle of Neerwinden was a decisive victory for the Austrians, with the French forces suffering heavy losses. Dumouriez was forced to evacuate Belgium and flee to the French border. The defeat at Neerwinden marked the end of French military successes in the Netherlands and had significant political consequences. Dumouriez was arrested and brought back to France, where he was tried and executed for treason. The French Revolutionary Wars continued for several more years, with the French ultimately emerging victorious, but the Battle of Neerwinden was a turning point in the conflict and a reminder of the challenges faced by the revolutionary government in its early years.
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