Battle of Avesnes-le-Sec (1793)

Battle of Avesnes-le-Sec (Austria vs France) took place in 1793 during War of the First Coalition.

Battle facts

• Year: 1793
• Date: 12 September 1793
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: War of the First Coalition
• Side A: Austria
• Side B: France
• Commanders (A): Prince of Hohenlohe-Kirchberg, Johann I of Liechtenstein
• Commanders (B): Nicolas Declaye
• Casualties: 69 troops (Austria), 2,000 killed and wounded; 2,000 soldiers and 20 artillery pieces captured (France)
• Outcome: Austrian Victory
• Coordinates: 50.250°, 3.378°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Avesnes-le-Sec · Wikidata entry