French Western Positions Yield Under Attack
Coalition attacks caused setbacks in parts of the western French deployment near Trazegnies. Montaigu's difficult situation made the defense of adjoining formations more important.
Role range: 1793-1799
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Jean Baptiste Montaigu Biography and Timeline
Follow Jean Baptiste Montaigu through 3 dated historical records for France.
Jean Baptiste Montaigu, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1794
Montaigu Holds Trazegnies Position
Montaigu's French troops guarded the Trazegnies sector northwest of Charleroi. Their exposed position faced the risk of being isolated by a coalition advance.
Role range: 1793-1799
Montaigu Holds Trazegnies Before Battle
Montaigu's division held ground northwest of the besieged fortress. Control of the sector protected communications across the Sambre.
Role range: 1793-1799
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