Balland Assaults the Coalition Centre
Balland's troops attacked the central enemy line during the first day's engagements. Coalition reserves helped prevent a French breakthrough despite determined pressure.
Role range: 1793-1799
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Jean-Baptiste Balland Biography and Timeline
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1793
Central Fighting Holds Coalition Reinforcements
Balland's unsuccessful attack nonetheless required the enemy to commit strength to defending the center. That effort formed part of the wider struggle to find a vulnerable point in the covering line.
Role range: 1793-1799
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