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Landrecies
Battle Name : Landrecies
Date(s) : 21 April 1794 - 30 April 1794
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for Coalition Forces [Austrian, Dutch] over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
During the siege and capture of the fortified town the French defenders lost about 2,000 men killed, or died of illness. The remaining 5,000 were taken prisoner by the Coalition troops.
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 :
- 7,000 (100.00%)
Coalition Forces [Austrian, Dutch]
- Number engaged :
- 20,000
- Casualties :
- 0 (0.00%)
