French Invasion of the Netherlands

The French invasion of the Netherlands occurred in 1795 when revolutionary France expanded its territory into neighboring regions. Dutch republican forces, influenced by revolutionary ideas, initially resisted but were overwhelmed by the better-equipped French armies. The invasion led to the collapse of the Dutch Republic, culminating in the establishment of the Batavian Republic, a French client state. This event was part of France's broader efforts to spread revolutionary ideals across Europe and to weaken monarchies, ultimately reshaping Dutch political structure and aligning it closely with France.