Lists of battles of the French Revolutionary Wars and Napoleonic Wars facts for kids
The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars were a long series of major conflicts in Europe. They lasted from 1792 to 1815. These wars involved France and many other European countries. They changed the map of Europe and had a huge impact on history. This article lists the important battles from these wars.
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Major Wars: The Coalitions Against France
During this time, several groups of European countries formed "Coalitions" to fight against France. These wars are often named after these coalitions.
- List of battles of the War of the First Coalition (1792–1797)
- List of battles of the War of the Second Coalition (1798–1802)
- List of battles of the War of the Third Coalition (1803–1806)
- List of battles of the War of the Fourth Coalition (1806–1807)
- List of battles of the War of the Fifth Coalition (1809)
- List of battles of the War of the Sixth Coalition (1813–1814)
- List of battles of the Hundred Days (War of the Seventh Coalition) (1815)
Other Conflicts During the French Revolutionary Wars
Besides the Coalition Wars, France was involved in other important conflicts during the Revolutionary period.
Haitian Revolution: A Fight for Freedom
The Haitian Revolution (1791–1804) was a major uprising. Enslaved people in the French colony of Saint-Domingue (now Haiti) fought for their freedom. This revolution led to Haiti becoming the first independent nation founded by former slaves.
War of the Pyrenees: France and Spain
The War of the Pyrenees (1793–1795) was a conflict between France and Spain. It took place mostly in the Pyrenees mountains.
War in the Vendée: Civil War in France
The War in the Vendée (1793–1796) was a civil war within France. It happened in the Vendée region. People there rebelled against the new French government.
French Invasion of Switzerland
The French invasion of Switzerland (1798) saw French forces enter Switzerland. This led to the creation of a new French-backed government there.
Naval warfare was very important during these wars. Controlling the seas meant controlling trade and troop movements.
- Naval campaigns, operations and battles of the French Revolutionary Wars
Other Conflicts During the Napoleonic Wars
Napoleon's rise to power led to even more wars across Europe and beyond.
The Peninsular War: Fighting in Spain and Portugal
The Timeline of the Peninsular War (1807–1815) was a long and difficult war. It took place in Spain and Portugal. British, Spanish, and Portuguese forces fought against Napoleon's French army.
Franco-Swedish War
The Franco-Swedish War (1805–1810) was part of the wider conflicts. Sweden was allied with other European powers against France.
British Invasions of the River Plate
The British invasions of the River Plate (1806–1807) were attempts by Britain to take control of Spanish colonies in South America. These invasions happened in what is now Argentina and Uruguay.
Gunboat War: Denmark and Britain
The Gunboat War (1807–1814) was a naval conflict. It was mainly between Denmark-Norway and the United Kingdom. It got its name from the small, agile gunboats used by the Danes.
Adriatic Campaign: Control of the Adriatic Sea
The Timeline of the Adriatic campaign of 1807–1814 involved naval and land battles. They were fought for control of the Adriatic Sea and its coastlines.
Finnish War
The Timeline of the Finnish War (1808–1809) was fought between Sweden and Russia. It resulted in Finland becoming part of the Russian Empire.
Dano-Swedish War
The Dano-Swedish War of 1808–09 was another conflict in Scandinavia. It involved Denmark-Norway and Sweden.
French Invasion of Russia: Napoleon's Retreat
The List of battles of the French invasion of Russia (1812) was a massive campaign. Napoleon led a huge army into Russia. This invasion ended in a disastrous retreat for the French.
See also
- Battles inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe
- List of battles involving France
- List of wars involving France
- List of Marshals of the First French Empire
- Military career of Napoleon
