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Heusden
Battle Name : Heusden
Date(s) : 05 January 1795 - 14 January 1795
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Coalition Forces [ Dutch Garrison]
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Although the defensive inundations had frozen over this was still a weak defence of a fortified position. There were very few casualties on both sides and the Dutch were allowed to return home with their personal weapons. The French captured the 175 guns.
Location
A fortified town in Holland south of the river Maas about 7 miles northwest of 's-Hertogenbosch. (Holland)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 4,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
Coalition Forces [ Dutch Garrison]
- Number engaged :
- 1,400
- Casualties :
- 1,400 (100.00%)
