Historical Events tagged with "georges danton"
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Military & Warfare
National Convention Decrees Levée en Masse
August 16th, 1793 231 years ago
In August 1793, the National Convention of France declared a levée en masse, a mass conscription of citizens for military service. This decree was in response to the growing foreign threats during the French Revolutionary Wars. The primary aim was to gather troops to defend the Republic against invading forces. The call to arms mobilized many young men across the nation, galvanizing support for the revolutionary cause. The decree sparked significant enthusiasm among revolutionaries and showcased a shift towards total war.
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