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Battle of Grauholz

1798 · 18th century · Part of the French invasion of Switzerland

The Battle of Grauholz was fought on 5 March 1798 north-east of Bern, during the French invasion of Switzerland. A French army under General Schauenburg defeated the Bernese forces, and the city of Bern surrendered the same day. The defeat brought down the Old Swiss Confederacy, which was replaced by the Helvetic Republic.

Battle of Grauholz
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