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Neerwinden


Battle Name : Neerwinden

Date(s) : 18 March 1793

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

The advanced guard of the Armée du Nord was met by an almost equal size force. The Coalition troops halted the advance of the French into Holland.

Location

Eastern Belgium 26 miles west of Liège. (Belgium)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
45,000

Casualties :
5,000 (11.11%)

Coalition Forces [Austrian & Dutch]

Number engaged :
43,000

Casualties :
2,859 (6.65%)