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Ramparts of Gorinchem

This was the defense line of the French troops in Gorinchem during the siege by the Allies (Great-Britain, Russia and Prussia), from 18 November 1813 to the surrender of the French forces in Gorinchem on 4 February 1814. From 20 January 1814 on, the city was heavily shelled.

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Source

  • Text: Fedor de Vries
  • Photos: Peter Schipper