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Neerwinden
Battle Name : Neerwinden
Date(s) : 18 March 1793
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for Coalition Forces [Austrian & Dutch] over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The advanced guard of the Armée du Nord was met by an almost equal size force. The Coalition troops halted the advance of the French into Holland.
Location
Eastern Belgium 26 miles west of Liège. (Belgium)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 45,000
- Casualties :
- 5,000 (11.11%)
Coalition Forces [Austrian & Dutch]
- Number engaged :
- 43,000
- Casualties :
- 2,859 (6.65%)
