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title: Map of the Area Around Lille and Courtray: Battle Positions at Tourcoing and Pont-à-Chin
author: Léopold Denis
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20469/map-of-the-area-around-lille-and-courtray/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2025-05-23
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# Map of the Area Around Lille and Courtray: Battle Positions at Tourcoing and Pont-à-Chin

_Authored by [Léopold Denis](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/lopolddenis/)_

## Image File

[![Map of the Area Around Lille and Courtray: Battle Positions at Tourcoing and Pont-à-Chin](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/20469.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/20469.jpg)

## Image Caption

This historical map depicts the surroundings of Lille and Courtray and is intended to facilitate the understanding of the Battles of Tourcoing and Pont-à-Chin in 1794. It shows the positions of the armies involved during these engagements, providing a geographic framework for analyzing military operations in the region. Source: [Votre Carte Ancienne – antique maps of France](https://carteancienne.com/en/collections/old-maps-france).

#### Editorial Review

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## Bibliography

- [Votre Carte Ancienne](https://carteancienne.com/ "Votre Carte Ancienne")

## About the Author

Passionate about cartography, I curate exhibitions and share rare historical maps through Votre Carte Ancienne, a platform dedicated to the beauty and heritage of antique cartography.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Denis, L. (2025, May 23). Map of the Area Around Lille and Courtray: Battle Positions at Tourcoing and Pont-à-Chin. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20469/map-of-the-area-around-lille-and-courtray/>
### Chicago
Denis, Léopold. "Map of the Area Around Lille and Courtray: Battle Positions at Tourcoing and Pont-à-Chin." *World History Encyclopedia*, May 23, 2025. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20469/map-of-the-area-around-lille-and-courtray/>.
### MLA
Denis, Léopold. "Map of the Area Around Lille and Courtray: Battle Positions at Tourcoing and Pont-à-Chin." *World History Encyclopedia*, 23 May 2025, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20469/map-of-the-area-around-lille-and-courtray/>.

## License & Copyright

Submitted by [Léopold Denis](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/lopolddenis/ "User Page: Léopold Denis"), published on 23 May 2025. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.