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Thulin


Battle Name : Thulin

Date(s) : 03 November 1792

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,

Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over French Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

Although the French Advanced Guard had about 22,000 men in the area the Austrians managed to catch them off guard. The defeat was of a group caught in isloation.

Location

Near two villages in southwest Belgium, about 10 miles west of Mons. (Belgium)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
1,300

Casualties :
250 (19.23%)

Austrian Forces

Number engaged :
3,400

Casualties :
17 (0.50%)