Battle of Tournay

When

22 May 1794

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

50.60° N, 3.38° E

Description

1794 battle during the War of the First Coalition

1794 battle of the War of the First Coalition

The Battle of Tournay or Battle of Tournai or Battle of Pont-à-Chin saw Republican French forces led by Jean-Charles Pichegru attack Coalition forces under Emperor Francis II and Prince Josias of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld. After a bitter all-day struggle, Coalition troops recaptured a few key positions including Pont-à-Chin, forcing the French to retreat.

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