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Charleroi
Battle Name : Charleroi
Date(s) : 19 June 1794 - 25 June 1794
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Coalition Forces [Austrian Garrison]
Type of battle : Land, Seige
Summary
The Austrian garrison, massively outnumbered, held on for six days before surrendering. About 200 were killed and wounded the rest were captured.
Location
A fortified town on the river Sambre about 32 miles south of Brussels. (Belgium)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 11,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
Coalition Forces [Austrian Garrison]
- Number engaged :
- 3,000
- Casualties :
- 3,000 (100.00%)
