Mons

City

City in Hainaut, Belgium, site of the first British battle of the First World War in August 1914; nearby Jemappes, now part of the city, saw a French victory in 1792.

View on map 50.45° N, 3.96° E Wikipedia

Held by

1789 – October 17, 1797 Holy Roman Empire de facto
October 17, 1797 – April 12, 1814 France de facto
February 28, 1814 – April 11, 1814 Kingdom of Prussia de facto Military occupation
March 16, 1815 – June 8, 1839 Netherlands de facto
October 4, 1830 – June 25, 1940 Belgium de facto
August 20, 1914 – November 11, 1918 German Empire de facto Military occupation
May 16, 1940 – August 31, 1944 Germany de facto Military occupation
since 1945 Belgium de facto

Events here 2

November 6, 1792 Battle of Jemappes
August 23, 1914 Battle of Mons