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Avesnes-le-Sec


Battle Name : Avesnes-le-Sec

Date(s) : 12 September 1793

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,

Outcome : A victory for Coalition Forces [Austrian] over French Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

The French force of 7,000 infantry and 800 cavalry was attacked by 2,000 Austrian cavalry. The engagement was an outstanding cavalry action with over half the French killed, wounded or taken prisoner.

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
7,800

Casualties :
4,000 (51.28%)

Coalition Forces [Austrian]

Number engaged :
2,000

Casualties :
69 (3.45%)