Siege of Toulon

The Siege of Toulon took place in 1793. The Southern French city was occupied by British and Spanish forces assisting Royalist French. Napoleon Bonaparte first made his name here as a young Captain of Artillery, by spotting an ideal place for his guns to be set up in such a way that they dominated the city's harbour. Once this was done (by means of a sharp assault on an enemy position-- the British had also seen the threat), the Royal Navy ships (under Admiral Hood) were compelled to withdraw, and the further resistance crumbled. As a result, the 24-year old Napoleon was made a General of Brigade, bringing him to national attention, if not a secure position.

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Toulon - 1793 - Napoleon Bonaparte - Admiral Hood

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