When was it published?

September 29, 1792 in National Gazette

Foreign News September 29, 1792

National Gazette

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French Austrian Skirmishes, Uhlans Quievrain, Cavalry Engagement, Brussels Report, Troop Encampments

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What is this article about?

Report from Brussels on July 12 details ongoing skirmishes between French and Austrian troops near their encampments, escalating in violence. On July 8, Austrian Uhlans pursuing French patrols to Quievrain were attacked by French cavalry, resulting in a bloody engagement where Austrians retreated with heavy losses and prisoners; French losses also significant.

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Brussels, July 12.—Since the French have repossessed their old encampments, and have adopted their formidable plan of defence, nothing of a very important nature has passed between our troops and theirs. Frequent skirmishes are all that happen, which every day become more bloody from the increasing animosity of both parties. On the 8th a large body of Uhlans in pursuing some French Patrols to Quievrain, were attacked by a squadron of cavalry. The engagement was desperate and bloody, but the Austrians were obliged to retire, with a very considerable loss, besides losing a number of prisoners. The loss of the French was likewise considerable.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign War Report

What keywords are associated?

French Austrian Skirmishes Uhlans Quievrain Cavalry Engagement Brussels Report Troop Encampments

Where did it happen?

Quievrain

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Quievrain

Event Date

July 8

Outcome

austrians retired with very considerable loss and a number of prisoners; french loss likewise considerable.

Event Details

French repossessed old encampments and adopted formidable defense plan. Frequent skirmishes between French and Austrian troops becoming more bloody due to increasing animosity. On the 8th, large body of Austrian Uhlans pursuing French patrols to Quievrain attacked by French cavalry squadron in desperate and bloody engagement, forcing Austrians to retire.