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Erquelinnes


Battle Name : Erquelinnes

Date(s) : 24 May 1794

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

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

Type of battle : Land

Summary

The French took significant losses both in men and materials in this repeat attempt to get established north of the river Sambre. They were successfully repelled by an Austro-Dutch force under Count Kaunitz.

Location

A village in central southern Belgium about 17 miles southwest of Charleroi (Belgium)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
30,000

Casualties :
5,400 (18.00%)

Coalition Forces [Austrian & Dutch]

Number engaged :
24,000

Casualties :
650 (2.71%)