ATELIERS NATIONAUX/MFRE KLINGENTHAL, 1790-1800

The Ecole de Mars (named after the Roman god of War) was established in June 1794 as an academy for 3,500 potential officers. It was not a success, and was disbanded less than five months later, to the great delight of the students. Four of its pupils did however become Generals under the 1st Empire.