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Marchiennes
Battle Name : Marchiennes
Date(s) : 29 October 1793 - 30 October 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 outnumbered French attempted to hold the town but they were overwhelmed. The capture of the town of Marchiennes was the last action in the Netherlands in 1793.
Location
A town in northern France on the river Scarpe close to the Belgian border 11 miles northwest of Valenciennes. (France)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 3,000
- Casualties :
- 2,000 (66.67%)
Coalition Forces [Austrian]
- Number engaged :
- 8,000
- Casualties :
- 1,000 (12.50%)
