On this day, 232 years ago, December 19, 1793 (November 17, 1793, the Lunar Calendar), the Battle of Toulon. The situation of the bourgeois revolution in France The victory of the bourgeois revolution in France at the end of the 18th century aroused hatred from reactionary forces in European countries. In the summer of 1893, the European anti-French coalition forces led by Britain surrounded France from all directions. Prussia, Spain, the Kingdom of Sardinia, and Britain all lit wars on the French border and occupied some places; the reactionary forces in the country also cooperated with the inside and outside and carried out rampant activities. The revolution was in crisis. The Jacobins, who had just seized power, did not flinch in the face of this serious situation, showing the firmness and perseverance of the revolution. They resolutely adopted a series of revolutionary measures, which inspired the people's revolutionary spirit, strengthened the combat effectiveness of the army, and successively defeated the Prussian and Western occupation forces. However, Toulon, which the British occupied, could not be captured for a long time and became a major threat to the revolution. Who should we send to conquer Toulon? The leaders of the Revolutionary Republic suddenly thought of Napoleon. He is a democratically minded officer, young, brave and able to use his brain. At that time, many aristocrats and military officers tried their best to oppose the revolution or fled abroad, but he continued to serve and swore: "only accept orders that comply with the decrees of the National Assembly" and actively supported the new French Republic. After Napoleon received the order, he learned that Toulon was a fortress in southern France, with a strong city defense and a strong assault was necessary. So he worked day and night to supervise artillery, train artillery, and build a powerful artillery force. On December 16, 1793, the general offensive began. It did not go well at first. When the artillery first entered the position, many gunners were injured or killed by British shooters, and the attack was frustrated. When Napoleon saw this scene, he shouted: "Our artillery are all fearless warriors, move forward!" He took the lead and rushed forward. Encouraged by him, the French army moved forward bravely, and finally on December 19, they defeated the King's army and the coalition forces of Britain and Spain, captured Toulon, and lifted the threat to the Republic. The victory at the Battle of Toulon gave Napoleon's military talents a glimpse. In recognition of Napoleon's achievements, the Republic made an exception to promote the 24-year-old major to general. A British painting: "Helpless Trousers" resting after a day of hard work French farmers are working on the British warships anchored in Port Toulon