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Bavay
Battle Name : Bavay
Date(s) : 17 May 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
The first offensive action by the Austrians onto French soil. The French cavalry possibly 80 men fled after the first shots were fired. The remaining infantry surrendered, very few were killed or wounded.
Location
Northern France, near the Belgian border about 10 miles southeast of Valciennes. (France)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 1,200
- Casualties :
- 1,100 (91.67%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 4,100
- Casualties :
- 0 (0.00%)
