It proved that a "citizen army" could stand against the professional veterans of Europe's old regimes.
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The victory at Valmy had immediate and far-reaching consequences: It proved that a "citizen army" could stand
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Surprisingly, despite minimal casualties on both sides, the Duke of Brunswick ordered a retreat. The Prussian army was weakened by dysentery and long supply lines, but the psychological shock of the French army's steadfastness was the deciding factor. Impact and Legacy