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Lincelles
Battle Name : Lincelles
Date(s) : 18 August 1793
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the First Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for Coalition Forces [British & Dutch] over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
A scrappy engagement in which there was poor coordination between the allies. The Dutch attacked first and drove the French out of the village, a counter attack drove the Dutch out and a British attack finally won the day.
Location
A village just on the French side of the Franco-Belgian border about 7 miles north of Lille.
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 5,000
- Casualties :
- 670 (13.40%)
Coalition Forces [British & Dutch]
- Number engaged :
- 3,500
- Casualties :
- 350 (10.00%)
