Follow Jean-Baptiste Fromentin through 3 dated historical records for France.
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Fromentin led French troops in the western portion of the first day's battle. His advance created opportunities but also exposed his formations to counterattack as they moved away from support.
Role range: 1793-1799
Fromentin's movement toward Berlaimont endangered the coherence of the French left. Enemy mounted troops exploited the exposed situation and checked further progress.
Role range: 1793-1799
The difficulties of Fromentin's advance illustrated the dangers of attacks unsupported by adjacent units. French commanders subsequently emphasized a more concentrated blow.
Role range: 1793-1799
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