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Charleroi


Battle Name : Charleroi

Date(s) : 19 June 1794 - 25 June 1794

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

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

Type of battle : Land, Seige

Summary

The Austrian garrison, massively outnumbered, held on for six days before surrendering. About 200 were killed and wounded the rest were captured.

Location

A fortified town on the river Sambre about 32 miles south of Brussels. (Belgium)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
11,000

Casualties :
n/a

Coalition Forces [Austrian Garrison]

Number engaged :
3,000

Casualties :
3,000 (100.00%)