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The Battle of Valmy — The Prussian invasion stopped, 20 September 1792
Facing the Prussians, the Revolution’s army held under the cannonade to cries of “Vive la Nation!” — the invasion stopped, and the Republic was proclaimed the next day. (Editorial synthesis)
The Battle of Valmy took place on 20 September 1792. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
The Battle of Valmy took place in Valmy. (source: Larousse)
2 commanders are recorded for the Battle of Valmy: François-Christophe Kellermann (French army) and Charles William of Brunswick (Prussian army). (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
The Battle of Valmy ended in the halt of the Prussian march on Paris and the French Revolution saved. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
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