battle of Valmy

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Meaning

the French defeated the Austrian and Prussian troops in 1792 (with a famous cannonade from the French artillery)

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The invading Prussian army faced little resistance until checked at the Battle of Valmy (20 September 1792) and was forced to withdraw. Source: Internet

War broke out in 1792 as Austria and Prussia invaded France, but were defeated at the Battle of Valmy (1792). Source: Internet

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