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'''Toulon''' is a city in southern [[France]]. | '''Toulon''' is a city in southern [[France]]. | ||
==History== | |||
Despite the generally poor condition of the [[French Navy]] at the turn of the 18th century, under [[Louis XIV of France]], powerful [[ships]] such as ''[[L'Amazone]]'' were built in the port of Toulon.<ref name="ACP">''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]''</ref> | Despite the generally poor condition of the [[French Navy]] at the turn of the 18th century, under [[Louis XIV of France]], powerful [[ships]] such as ''[[L'Amazone]]'' were built in the port of Toulon.<ref name="ACP">''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]''</ref> | ||
In 1711, during the [[War of the Spanish Succession]], the French Admiral [[Jacques Cassard]] set sail from Toulon to the [[Caribbean]], embarking on an {{Wiki|Cassard expedition|expedition}}.<ref name="ACP" /> | In 1711, during the [[War of the Spanish Succession]], the French Admiral [[Jacques Cassard]] set sail from Toulon to the [[Caribbean]], embarking on an {{Wiki|Cassard expedition|expedition}}.<ref name="ACP" /> | ||
During the [[French Revolution]], the city was under the control of the [[Royalists]] and the [[British Army]]. Between september and December, the French Republic Army asieged Toulon. One of his captain, [[Napoleon Bonaparte]], organized a successful plan to take over an artillery battery. After that the British Army flew the city and Bonaparte became famous for his tactical skills.<ref | During the [[French Revolution]], the city was under the control of the [[Royalists]] and the [[British Army]]. Between september and December, the French Republic Army asieged Toulon. One of his captain, [[Napoleon Bonaparte]], organized a successful plan to take over an artillery battery. After that the British Army flew the city and Bonaparte became famous for his tactical skills.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: Napoleon Bonaparte]]</ref> | ||
==Appearances== | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' {{Mdat}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
Revision as of 11:39, 27 August 2019
Toulon is a city in southern France.
History
Despite the generally poor condition of the French Navy at the turn of the 18th century, under Louis XIV of France, powerful ships such as L'Amazone were built in the port of Toulon.[1]
In 1711, during the War of the Spanish Succession, the French Admiral Jacques Cassard set sail from Toulon to the Caribbean, embarking on an expedition.[1]
During the French Revolution, the city was under the control of the Royalists and the British Army. Between september and December, the French Republic Army asieged Toulon. One of his captain, Napoleon Bonaparte, organized a successful plan to take over an artillery battery. After that the British Army flew the city and Bonaparte became famous for his tactical skills.[2]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Pirates (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Unity (mentioned in Database entry only)