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Landrecies


Battle Name : Landrecies

Date(s) : 19 April 1794

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,

Outcome : A victory for Coalition Forces [Austro- Dutch] over French Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

Only part of the available Coalition troops came into the action in spite of which heavy losses were inflicted upon the French.

Location

A fortified town in northern France on the river Sambre about 20 miles southeast of Valenciennes.

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
7,000

Casualties :
2,000 (28.57%)

Coalition Forces [Austro- Dutch]

Number engaged :
10,000

Casualties :
1,000 (10.00%)