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Gorkum
Battle Name : Gorkum
Date(s) : 07 February 1814
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's defence of France ,
Outcome : An inconclusive engagement between French Forces and Prussian Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
As part of the process of clearing the Low countries the Prussian moved back north from Belgium to Holland. They took this fortified town with only light losses.
Location
A town in south Holland about 24 miles southeast of Rotterdam. (Netherlands)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 3,500
- Casualties :
- 3,500 (100.00%)
Prussian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 5,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
