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Le Quesnoy
Battle Name : Le Quesnoy
Date(s) : 28 August 1793 - 13 September 1793
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for Coalition Forces over French Garrison
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The French held on for over two weeks but in the absence of relief they surrendered when a fifth of their number had been killed or seriously wounded.
Location
A fortified town in northern France about 8 miles south west of Valenciennes. (France)
Casualty figures
French Garrison
- Number engaged :
- 5,000
- Casualties :
- 5,000 (100.00%)
Coalition Forces
- Number engaged :
- 18,000
- Casualties :
- 208 (1.16%)
