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Pirmasens
Battle Name : Pirmasens
Date(s) : 14 September 1793
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for Coalition Forces [Prussian ] over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
A powerful attack by well disciplined troops against the raw French led to a rout. But the Prussians did not follow up their victory.
Location
A town in southern Germany about 28 miles due east of Saarbruken. (Germany)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 34,000
- Casualties :
- 2,014 (5.92%)
Coalition Forces [Prussian ]
- Number engaged :
- 8,000
- Casualties :
- 167 (2.09%)
