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Heusden


Battle Name : Heusden

Date(s) : 05 January 1795 - 14 January 1795

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,

Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Coalition Forces [ Dutch Garrison]

Type of battle : Land

Summary

Although the defensive inundations had frozen over this was still a weak defence of a fortified position. There were very few casualties on both sides and the Dutch were allowed to return home with their personal weapons. The French captured the 175 guns.

Location

A fortified town in Holland south of the river Maas about 7 miles northwest of 's-Hertogenbosch. (Holland)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
4,000

Casualties :
n/a

Coalition Forces [ Dutch Garrison]

Number engaged :
1,400

Casualties :
1,400 (100.00%)