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Declaration of War
- When
- 18 May 1803
- Where
- London
Britain declared war on France on 18 May 1803, ending the Peace of Amiens and starting the Napoleonic Wars.
The declaration followed diplomatic failures over Malta and Egypt. Historians cite economic motives and anxieties about Napoleon's hostile intentions as key drivers. This event marked the end of the only general peace in Europe between 1793 and 1814.
Sources
- Napoleonic Wars Wikipedia
- Treaty of Amiens Wikipedia
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