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Famars
Battle Name : Famars
Date(s) : 23 May 1793
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for Coalition Forces [Austrian/Brits/Hanoverian] over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Part of the French Armée du Nord attempted to halt the Coalition advance into France near the village of Famars. They were unsuccessful.
Location
Famars village northern France about 3 miles south of Valenciennes. (France)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 27,000
- Casualties :
- 3,300 (12.22%)
Coalition Forces [Austrian/Brits/Hanoverian]
- Number engaged :
- 53,000
- Casualties :
- 1,100 (2.08%)
