Battle of Famars

May 23, 1793 · Famars

Result Coalition victory

Coalition forces under the Prince of Coburg attacked the French army near Valenciennes. The French retreated, which allowed the Allies to besiege Valenciennes.

On the map Contemporaries

France

Habsburg Monarchy

France

Habsburg monarchy

Great Britain

Electorate of Hanover

Prince Josias of Coburg military commander

Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany military commander

Joseph de Ferraris military commander

Strength and losses

Strength: 27,000c. 27,000
Casualties: 3,000c. 3,300
Captured: 300c. 300
Guns lost: 17c. 17

Strength: 53,000c. 63,000
Casualties: c. 1,100c. 1,000
Guns: c. 143