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Ostende
Battle Name : Ostende
Date(s) : 20 May 1798
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over British Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The military objective of thie British raid was to destroy the locks on the Brugge canal in Ostende. In this they were successful. However the deteriorating weather conditions prevented their re-embarkation and they were forced to surrender.
Location
The Belgian seaport of Ostende.
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 2,500
- Casualties :
- 0 (0.00%)
British Forces
- Number engaged :
- 1,500
- Casualties :
- 1,263 (84.20%)
