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BATTLE // January 1, 1673

Siege of Maastricht

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Significance

The Siege of Maastricht, in which a French force of 24,000 confronted a Dutch garrison of 5,000, was a significant engagement of the Franco-Dutch War. French casualties of 2,300 against Dutch losses of 1,700 indicate the garrison offered substantial resistance despite the disparity in force size. The presence of Louis XIV himself alongside Sebastien Vauban among the French commanders suggests the operation carried both military and symbolic weight for the French crown during its broader offensive against the Dutch Republic.

Forces & casualties

Troop strength

  • France24,000
    medium
  • Dutch Republic5,000
    medium

France fielded a 4.8 : 1 numerical advantage

Casualties

  • France2,300
    medium10% loss rate
  • Dutch Republic1,700
    medium34% loss rate
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France

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