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Florrennes
Battle Name : Florrennes
Date(s) : 23 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 Austrians adopted an offensive defensive strategy, though fewer in number, repulsed the French advanced guard.
Location
Southern Belgian village about 15miles south-southeast of Charleroi. (Belgium)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 5,000
- Casualties :
- 111 (2.22%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 3,000
- Casualties :
- 29 (0.97%)
