Clash of Steel
for Military History & Aviation enthusiasts

Translate this Page

Search :

Marchiennes


Battle Name : Marchiennes

Date(s) : 29 October 1793 - 30 October 1793

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

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

Type of battle : Land

Summary

The outnumbered French attempted to hold the town but they were overwhelmed. The capture of the town of Marchiennes was the last action in the Netherlands in 1793.

Location

A town in northern France on the river Scarpe close to the Belgian border 11 miles northwest of Valenciennes. (France)

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
3,000

Casualties :
2,000 (66.67%)

Coalition Forces [Austrian]

Number engaged :
8,000

Casualties :
1,000 (12.50%)