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Bommel


Battle Name : Bommel

Date(s) : 10 December 1794 - 28 December 1794

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

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

Type of battle : Land

Summary

The French under General Delmas continued to concentrate superior forces against the Dutch. Although Dutch losses were significant French losses were said to be 'light'.

Location

A town in central Holland [now called Zaltbommel] about 10 miles north of 's-Hertogenbosh. (Holland)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
12,000

Casualties :
n/a

Coalition Forces [Dutch]

Number engaged :
5,000

Casualties :
1,600 (32.00%)