Battle of Famars
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The Battle of Famars was fought on 23 May 1793 during the Flanders Campaign of the War of the First Coalition. An Allied Austrian, Hanoverian, and British army under Prince Josias of Saxe-Coburg-Saalf
Battle of Famars
Ça Ira
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"Ça ira" is an emblematic song of the French Revolution, first heard in May 1790. It underwent several changes in wording, all of which used the title words as part of the refrain.
Battle of Famars
…by Adam Philippe, Comte de Custine. During the battle, the 14th Regiment of Foot, The West Yorkshire Regiment, attacked the French to the music of Ça Ira. The regiment was later awarded the tune as a battle honour and regimental quick march. The Austrian command blamed the Duke of York for the failure…
A British political cartoon on the execution of Louis XVI. Published just four days after the execution, it depicts demons singing "Ça ira" at the event.
Political cartoon by James Gillray; "Ça ira" is written on the hat of the musician.