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Mons 1792
Battle Name : Mons 1792
Date(s) : 28 April 1792 - 29 April 1792
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The opening clash of the campaign initiated by the French against a numerical weaker force. They were firmly repulsed but the victory was not followed up by the Austrians.
Location
Southern Belgium about 12 miles south-south east of Brussels. (Belgium)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 7,500
- Casualties :
- 400 (5.33%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 5,000
- Casualties :
- 30 (0.60%)
