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Le Cateau
Battle Name : Le Cateau
Date(s) : 29 March 1794
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for Coalition Forces [Austrian] over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Only 7,000 Austrians came into the action but there were almost double the number available nearby. Even at the 'disadvantage' of two to one against the Austrians still won the day.
Location
A town in northern France on the river Selle 18 miles due south of Valenciennes. (France)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 15,000
- Casualties :
- 1,200 (8.00%)
Coalition Forces [Austrian]
- Number engaged :
- 7,000
- Casualties :
- 300 (4.29%)
