The Battle of Jemappes (modern day Belgium)—16 Brumaire Year I: During the First French Revolutionary War, Divisional General Charles-Francois du Perier Dumouriez, commanding the Army of the Ardennes, defeats the armies of the first allied coalition, commanded by Josef Karl, Baron von Lilien.
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French Revolution – Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Revolution
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