What was the importance of the Battle of Valmy?

The Battle of Valmy was important because it saved Paris from attack by an invading Prussian army, allowed the French Revolution to continue, and directly led to the creation of the First French Republic and the abolition of the French monarchy.

When was the Battle of Valmy fought?

The Battle of Valmy was fought on 20 September 1792 between Revolutionary France and a coalition army led by Prussia.

Who won the Battle of Valmy?

The Battle of Valmy was won by the armies of the French Revolution. Their victory can be attributed to holding the high ground, their professional artillery, and patriotic fervor; the Prussians' defeat can be attributed to poor weather, poor morale, and the fact that much of their army suffered from dysentery.

Battle of Valmy Timeline

Definition

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). Although the battle was little more than a skirmish, it halted the coalition's invasion, allowed for the establishment of the First French Republic, and ensured the continuation of the French Revolution (1789-99).

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Timeline

20 Apr 1792
Revolutionary France declares war on Austria, sparking the War of the First Coalition.
29 Apr 1792
French General Theobald Dillon is butchered by his own soldiers.
10 Aug 1792
Insurrectionists storm the Tuileries Palace in Paris, massacring the Swiss Guards; King Louis XVI of France is imprisoned in the Temple prison fortress two days later.
2 Sep 1792 - 7 Sep 1792
Between 1,100-1,400 prisoners, or half of Paris' total prison population, are killed in the September Massacres.
20 Sep 1792
The Battle of Valmy results in a French victory over Prussian invaders.
21 Sep 1792
The National Convention abolishes the French Monarchy during the French Revolution.
6 Nov 1792
The Battle of Jemappes results in a victory for the French Republic over an Austrian army, allowing for the French conquest of Belgium.