France [SEP] continent
made France the leading European power. France became the most populous country in Europe and had tremendous influence over European politics, economy, and culture. French became the most-used language in diplomacy, science, literature and international affairs, and remained so until the 20th century. France obtained many overseas possessions in the Americas, Africa and Asia. Louis XIV also revoked the Edict of Nantes, forcing thousands of Huguenots into exile.
Under Louis XV, Louis XIV's great-grandson, France lost New France and most
Vouilly, France, 18 Jun 1944
- Canisy, France, 6 Aug 1944
- St Pois, France, 11 Aug 1944
- Couteme, France, 23 Aug 1944
- Maillebois, France, 25 Aug 1944
- St Cyr, France, 2 Sep 1944
- Vuel, Belgium, 10 Sep 1944
- Ham, Belgium, 12 Sep 1944
- Stree (near Huy), Belgium, 16 Sep 1944
- Verviers, Belgium, 20 Sep 1944
- Spa, Belgium,