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Roulers
Battle Name : Roulers
Date(s) : 10 June 1794
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Coalition Forces [Austrian & Hessian]
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The French were besieging Ypres which was the key to the region. This was the second unsuccessful attempt by the Coalition to lift the siege.
Location
A town now called Roeselare in southwestern Belgium about 20 miles south of Brugge and 13 miles northeast of Ypres. (Belgium)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 20,000
- Casualties :
- 1,000 (5.00%)
Coalition Forces [Austrian & Hessian]
- Number engaged :
- 20,000
- Casualties :
- 1,000 (5.00%)
