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Namur. Seige of,


Battle Name : Namur. Seige of,

Date(s) : 06 November 1792 - 02 December 1792

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

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

Type of battle : Land

Summary

The French brought up over 150 pieces of artillery and in troops the garrison was outnumbered by ten to one. Approximately one in three of the Austrians was killed or wounded the remainder became prisoners of war.

Location

Town of Namur lies about 35 miles south east of Brussels, southern Belgium. (Belgium)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
24,656

Casualties :
0 (0.00%)

Coalition Forces [Austrians]

Number engaged :
2,599

Casualties :
2,599 (100.00%)