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Menin
Battle Name : Menin
Date(s) : 12 September 1793 - 13 September 1793
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Coalition Forces [ Dutch]
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The French attacked vigorously and what had been reformed of the Dutch army was again shattered. The Dutch army retreated northwards leaving a significant gap in the Coalition line.
Location
A fortified town on the Franco-Belgian border, on the river Lys. (France)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 22,000
- Casualties :
- 0 (0.00%)
Coalition Forces [ Dutch]
- Number engaged :
- 14,800
- Casualties :
- 3,100 (20.95%)
