The first Battle of Verdun was fought between 29 August and 2 September 1792 between
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Revolutionary forces and a
Prussian army during the opening months of the
War of the First Coalition. The Prussians were victorious, gaining a clear westward path to
Paris
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Battle
Colonel
Nicolas-Joseph Beaurepaire, who had commanded the defense of Verdun, chose death by suicide to avoid the dishonor of surrendering Verdun.
See also
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Battle of Valmy on 20 September 1792
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Siege of Verdun (1870) in the
Franco-Prussian War
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Battle of Verdun (1916) in
World War I
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