BATTLE // January 1, 1793
Siege of Mainz
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Overview
In the siege of Mainz, from 14 April to 23 July 1793, a coalition of Prussia, Austria, and other German states led by the Holy Roman Empire besieged and captured Mainz from revolutionary French forces. The allies, especially the Prussians, first tried negotiations, but this failed, and the bombardment of the city began on the night of 17 June.
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Forces & casualties
Troop strength
- France22,000–23,000medium
- Holy Roman Empire36,000–43,000medium
Holy Roman Empire fielded a 1.8 : 1 numerical advantage
Casualties
- France4,000medium18% loss rate
- Holy Roman Empire3,000medium8% loss rate
Commanders (4)
Holy Roman Empire
Duke of Brunswickgeneral field marshal
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