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Le Cateau
Battle Name : Le Cateau
Date(s) : 26 April 1794
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for Coalition Forces [Austrian, British] over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
A resounding defeat for the French not only in killed, wounded but also in the loss of guns [40] and ammunition wagons [50]. A very large factor in their defeat was the action by the Duke of York's corps, cavalry of both allies, which rolled up the French from their open flank.
Location
A town in northern France on the river Selle 15 miles southeast of Cambrai.
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 40,000
- Casualties :
- 7,000 (17.50%)
Coalition Forces [Austrian, British]
- Number engaged :
- 23,000
- Casualties :
- 2,500 (10.87%)
