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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

  • France22,000–23,000
    medium
  • Holy Roman Empire36,000–43,000
    medium

Holy Roman Empire fielded a 1.8 : 1 numerical advantage

Casualties

  • France4,000
    medium18% loss rate
  • Holy Roman Empire3,000
    medium8% loss rate

Commanders (4)

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