Siege of Geldern

Siege of Geldern
Part of European theater of the Seven Years' War

Konstantin Nathanael von Salenmon, the Prussian commander at Geldern
Date14 April - 23 August 1757
Location
Result French victory
Belligerents
 France  Prussia
Commanders and leaders
Duc d'Estrées
Comte de Beausobre
Konstantin von Salenmon [de]
Friedrich von Salmuth [de]
Strength
Thousands 800
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

The siege of Geldern was one of the first military confrontations between France and Prussia during the Seven Years' War. Surrounded by an advancing French army, the Prussian garrison of Geldern surrendered after a four-month siege.