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Avesnes-le-Sec
Battle Name : Avesnes-le-Sec
Date(s) : 12 September 1793
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for Coalition Forces [Austrian] over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The French force of 7,000 infantry and 800 cavalry was attacked by 2,000 Austrian cavalry. The engagement was an outstanding cavalry action with over half the French killed, wounded or taken prisoner.
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 7,800
- Casualties :
- 4,000 (51.28%)
Coalition Forces [Austrian]
- Number engaged :
- 2,000
- Casualties :
- 69 (3.45%)
