Battle of Jemappes

The Battle of Jemappes is an important victory for the French revolutionary armies that allows conquest of Belgium and marks a major advance in the war against the coalition monarchies.

This battle follows victory at Valmy and constitutes the first major French offensive on foreign soil during the Revolutionary Wars.

Dumouriez uses a force attack with well-coordinated artillery and determined infantry despite their relative inexperience.

Victory opens the way to French occupation of Belgium, strengthening the military prestige of the Republic.