Siege of Toulon (1793)
1793 Siege during the War of the First Coalition
The siege of Toulon (29 August – 19 December 1793) was a military action that took place during the Federalist revolts of the French Revolutionary Wars. In the event, Republican forces fought against Royalist rebels supported by English and Spanish forces. The fighting took place in the southern French city of Toulon. During this siege, Napoleon Bonaparte became well known for the first time. He was promoted when his plan to capture of fortifications above the harbour. He was credited with forcing the English and Spanish fleets to leave. The British siege of 1793 was the first time the Royal Navy was used in the French Revolution.
Siege of Toulon | |||||||
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Part of the Federalist revolts and other naval operations during the War of the First Coalition | |||||||
![]() The British evacuation of Toulon in December 1793 | |||||||
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32,000[1] |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Total 17,600 men 74 ships | ||||||
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Location within Europe |
War of the First Coalition:
Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte
current battle
Napoleon as subordinate
Napoleon in command
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