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    6 of France’s greatest military victories that people seem to forget

    • Battle of Hastings If you want to get technical, this battle happened before the formation of France proper. ...
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    Out of the 169 most important world battles fought since 387BC, France has won 109, lost 49 and drawn 10.
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    Even a cursory look over the long list of wars France has been involved in reveals a huge number of military victories. Furthermore, the truth about the fall of France in 1940 is far more complex than the appeasing and lacklustre military defence stereotype makes out.
    The French have a strong military today, and this continues a tradition of military victories throughout history. Here are some good examples. This serves as an example of a military victory won by France in the post-war years. The Malagasy Uprising can also be contrasted with the Algerian War of Independence.
    The Battle of Valmy was a stunning French victory over a Prussian-led coalition army on 20 September 1792, during the French Revolutionary Wars (1792-1802).
    In July 1453, a French army defeated its English opponents at the Battle of Castillon, the last major engagement of the Hundred Years War. The victory at Castillon showcased the power of artillery against charging masses of infantry and allowed the French to capture Bordeaux a few months later.
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    Military history of France - Wikipedia

    In July 1453, a French army defeated its English opponents at the Battle of Castillon, the last major engagement of the Hundred Years War. The victory at Castillon showcased the power of artillery against charging masses of infantry and allowed the French to capture Bordeaux a few months later. See more

    The military history of France encompasses an immense panorama of conflicts and struggles extending for more than 2,000 years … See more

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    Around 390 BC, the Gallic chieftain Brennus made his own way through the Alps, defeated the Romans in the Battle of the Allia and sacked Rome for several months. The Gallic … See more

    The French Revolution, true to its name, revolutionized nearly all aspects of French and European life. The powerful sociopolitical forces unleashed by a people seeking See more

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    Historian Niall Ferguson argues that France is the most belligerent military power in history. It participated in 50 of the 125 major European … See more

    Military history during this period paralleled the rise and eventual fall of the armored knight. Following Charlemagne and the breakdown of the See more

    The French Renaissance and the beginning of the Ancien Régime, normally marked by the reign of Francis I, saw the nation become far more unified under the monarch. The … See more

    The Napoleonic Era saw French power and influence reach immense heights, even though the period of domination was relatively brief. In the … See more

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    WEBJul 14, 2021 · The French have a strong military today, and this continues a tradition of military victories throughout history. Here are some good examples. The Malagasy Uprising (1947 – 1948) This serves as an …

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    WEBApr 4, 2023 · The Battle of Fleurus (26 June 1794) was the climax of the Flanders Campaign of 1792-95 and was one of the most decisive battles in the War of the First Coalition (1792-1797). A French victory, Fleurus …