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Mons 1792


Battle Name : Mons 1792

Date(s) : 28 April 1792 - 29 April 1792

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

Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over French Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

The opening clash of the campaign initiated by the French against a numerical weaker force. They were firmly repulsed but the victory was not followed up by the Austrians.

Location

Southern Belgium about 12 miles south-south east of Brussels. (Belgium)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
7,500

Casualties :
400 (5.33%)

Austrian Forces

Number engaged :
5,000

Casualties :
30 (0.60%)