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's-Hertogenbosch
Battle Name : 's-Hertogenbosch
Date(s) : 22 September 1794 - 10 October 1794
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Coalition Forces [Dutch Garrison]
Type of battle : Land, Seige
Summary
The French took this complex fortress with ease. The Coalition commander, General Landgraf von Hessen-Philipsthal, was heavily criticized for the weakness of his defence. Fort Crèvecoeur surrendered at first demand. The Dutch and Prussians were permitted to return home but the Emigré troops were either killed on the spot or returned to France and guillotined.
Location
A fortress town in south central Holland about 36 miles southeast of Rotterdam (Holland)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 29,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
Coalition Forces [Dutch Garrison]
- Number engaged :
- 2,262
- Casualties :
- 2,262 (100.00%)
