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Fleurus


Battle Name : Fleurus

Date(s) : 26 June 1794

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

Outcome : An inconclusive engagement between French Forces and Coalition Forces [Austro-Dutch]

Type of battle : Land

Summary

Although smaller in total number of troops the Coalition force had a seven to one advantage in cavalry. Some observers suggest that the Austrians had already decided to withdraw from their Netherlands province and the chance of a victory in this battle was thrown away so that they could withdraw eastwards.

Location

A town in central southern Belgium about 7 miles northeast of Charleroi. (Belgium)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
77,300

Casualties :
5,000 (6.47%)

Coalition Forces [Austro-Dutch]

Number engaged :
46,000

Casualties :
1,586 (3.45%)