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Menin
Battle Name : Menin
Date(s) : 27 April 1794 - 30 April 1794
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Coalition Forces [Austrian, Hanoverians]
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The Coalition troops attempted to hold the fortified town but were overwhelmed by the French. During the battle the Coalition captured 7 French guns but five of these were later recaptured by the French.
Location
A southern Belgian town almost on the Franco-Begian border about 13 miles north of Lille.
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 14,000
- Casualties :
- 500 (3.57%)
Coalition Forces [Austrian, Hanoverians]
- Number engaged :
- 2,423
- Casualties :
- 1,000 (41.27%)
