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Frankfurt am Main
Battle Name : Frankfurt am Main
Date(s) : 02 December 1792
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,
Outcome : An inconclusive engagement between French Forces and Coalition Forces [Hessians]
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The French captured Frankfurt 22 nd October 1792 but attempted to hold it with too small a force. The town populace mostly overpowered the garrison and let in the coalition troops.
Location
The west German city of Frankfurt. (Germany)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 1,800
- Casualties :
- 1,800 (100.00%)
Coalition Forces [Hessians]
- Number engaged :
- 11,000
- Casualties :
- 184 (1.67%)
