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French Revolutionary Wars

1792 CE – 1802 CE

Revolutionary France fought all of Europe at once — and won. These wars transformed warfare, toppled ancient monarchies, and set the stage for Napoleon.

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1792–1802 wars

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Conflict · Europe

French Revolutionary Wars

1792 CE – 1802 CE

Revolutionary France fought all of Europe at once — and won. These wars transformed warfare, toppled ancient monarchies, and set the stage for Napoleon.

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