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Niel
Battle Name : Niel
Date(s) : 17 July 1793
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Coalition Forces [Spanish]
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Although French losses were much greater than the Spanish they forced a Spanish withdrawal. The next action between these two forces was over the Spanish border.
Location
A village in south central France about 10 miles south of Perpignan and 8 miles from the Mediterranean coast. (France)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 12,000
- Casualties :
- 1,400 (11.67%)
Coalition Forces [Spanish]
- Number engaged :
- 15,000
- Casualties :
- 162 (1.08%)
