Bombardment of Givet

Bombardment of Givet
Part of the Nine Years' War

19th century depiction of the Bombardment of Givet
Date16 March 1696
Location
Result Anglo-Dutch victory
Belligerents
 Dutch Republic
 Kingdom of England
 Kingdom of Scotland
 France
Commanders and leaders
Dutch Republic Earl of Athlone
Dutch Republic Menno van Coehoorn
Count of Guiscard
Strength
10,000-16,000 Unknown
Casualties and losses
light 3 to 4 million rations

The Bombardment of Givet took place during the Nine Years' War on 16 March 1696. A Dutch army under Menno van Coehoorn and the Earl of Athlone closed in on the French town of Givet with the aim of destroying the supplies held there. In this way, they hoped that the French would not be able to mount an offensive that year. The action was a success and prevented the French from launching a major offensive.