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Fleurus
Battle Name : Fleurus
Date(s) : 26 June 1794
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,
Outcome : An inconclusive engagement between French Forces and Coalition Forces [Austro-Dutch]
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Although smaller in total number of troops the Coalition force had a seven to one advantage in cavalry. Some observers suggest that the Austrians had already decided to withdraw from their Netherlands province and the chance of a victory in this battle was thrown away so that they could withdraw eastwards.
Location
A town in central southern Belgium about 7 miles northeast of Charleroi. (Belgium)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 77,300
- Casualties :
- 5,000 (6.47%)
Coalition Forces [Austro-Dutch]
- Number engaged :
- 46,000
- Casualties :
- 1,586 (3.45%)
