Battle of Famars (1793)

Battle of Famars (First French Republic vs Hanover) took place in 1793 during War of the First Coalition.

Battle facts

• Year: 1793
• Date: 23 May 1793
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: War of the First Coalition
• Side A: First French Republic
• Side B: Hanover
• Commanders (A): François Lamarche
• Commanders (B): Prince of Coburg, Joseph de Ferraris, Duke of York, Merveldt
• Casualties: 3,000 killed or wounded, 300 captured, 17 cannons lost, 14 ammunition wagons, 3 standards lost (First French Republic), 1,100 killed or wounded (Hanover)
• Outcome: Coalition victory
• Coordinates: 50.316°, 3.520°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Famars · Wikidata entry