Dugommier Assumes Command of Siege Army
Dugommier took command after earlier commanders failed to seize the town. He supported a more coordinated effort to capture the strategically decisive fortifications.
Role range: 1793-1799
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Jacques François Dugommier Biography and Timeline
Follow Jacques François Dugommier through 5 dated historical records for France.
Jacques François Dugommier, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1793
French Soldiers Capture Little Gibraltar
Dugommier's forces captured the fortified height after fierce fighting. The success undermined the enemy position within the harbor and forced the Allies to plan evacuation.
Role range: 1793-1799
Republican Troops Reenter Toulon
The republican army retook the port after the foreign garrison departed. Control of the principal Mediterranean naval base returned to the French Republic.
Role range: 1793-1799
Dugommier Prepares Decisive December Assault
The French commander assembled forces for an attack against the heavily defended heights. Capturing these works promised to make continued Allied naval occupation impossible.
Role range: 1793-1799
Dugommier Reviews Damaged Naval Installations
Retaking Toulon did not immediately restore the Mediterranean fleet's strength. The siege and Allied destruction had caused losses requiring extensive rebuilding.
Role range: 1793-1799
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