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BATTLE // November 22, 1794

Siege of Luxembourg

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Overview

The siege of Luxembourg was a siege by France of the Habsburg-held Fortress of Luxembourg that lasted from 1794 until 7 June 1795, during the French Revolutionary Wars. Although the French army failed to breach the walls of the city, which were renowned as amongst the best in the world, the fortress was forced to surrender after more than seven months.

Overview adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Forces & casualties

Troop strength

  • French First Republic25,500
    medium
  • Habsburg monarchy15,000
    medium

French First Republic fielded a 1.7 : 1 numerical advantage

Casualties

  • Habsburg monarchy1,200
    medium8% loss rate
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Commanders (4)

French First Republic

Habsburg monarchy

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