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Gorkum


Battle Name : Gorkum

Date(s) : 07 February 1814

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's defence of France ,

Outcome : An inconclusive engagement between French Forces and Prussian Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

As part of the process of clearing the Low countries the Prussian moved back north from Belgium to Holland. They took this fortified town with only light losses.

Location

A town in south Holland about 24 miles southeast of Rotterdam. (Netherlands)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
3,500

Casualties :
3,500 (100.00%)

Prussian Forces

Number engaged :
5,000

Casualties :
n/a