Battle of Verdun (1792)

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Nicolas-Joseph Beaurepaire's statue, on the pont de Verdun in Angers.

Template:Campaignbox First Coalition The first Battle of Verdun was fought between 29 August and 2 September 1792 between French Revolutionary forces and a Prussian army during the opening months of the War of the First Coalition. The Prussians were victorious, gaining a clear westward path to Paris.Template:Sfn

Battle

Colonel Nicolas-Joseph Beaurepaire, who had commanded the defense of Verdun, chose death by suicide to avoid the dishonor of surrendering Verdun.

See also

• Battle of Valmy on 20 September 1792, a following battle during the War of the First Coalition
• Unrelated battles, but also at Verdun:
  • Siege of Verdun (1870) in the Franco-Prussian War
  • Battle of Verdun (1916) in World War I

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Preceded by French Revolution

French Revolution: Revolutionary campaigns Battle of Verdun (1792)

Succeeded by Siege of Thionville (1792)