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Maastricht
Battle Name : Maastricht
Date(s) : 22 September 1794 - 04 November 1794
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Coalition Forces [Austro-Dutch Garrison]
Type of battle : Land
Summary
This important fortified city was taken by the French, under Generals Kléber and Bernadotte, at very little cost. The garrison lost 500 killed the remainder were allowed to go free. The 344 guns were taken by the French.
Location
The fortified city of Maastricht lies in Holland on the Belgo-Dutch border 60 miles due east of Brussels. (Holland)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 35,608
- Casualties :
- 300 (0.84%)
Coalition Forces [Austro-Dutch Garrison]
- Number engaged :
- 8,000
- Casualties :
- 500 (6.25%)
