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Bommel
Battle Name : Bommel
Date(s) : 10 December 1794 - 28 December 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]
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The French under General Delmas continued to concentrate superior forces against the Dutch. Although Dutch losses were significant French losses were said to be 'light'.
Location
A town in central Holland [now called Zaltbommel] about 10 miles north of 's-Hertogenbosh. (Holland)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 12,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
Coalition Forces [Dutch]
- Number engaged :
- 5,000
- Casualties :
- 1,600 (32.00%)
