Assault on Nijmegen (1702)

The assault on Nijmegen occurred during the War of the Spanish Succession, on 10 and 11 June 1702 involving French troops under the Duc de Boufflers against the small garrison and some citizens of the city of Nijmegen and an Anglo-Dutch army under the Earl of Athlone.

Assault on Nijmegen
Part of the War of the Spanish Succession

Citizens of Nijmegen operating the artillery to defend the city
Date10 and 11 June 1702
Location
Nijmegen, Dutch Republic
Result See Aftermath
Belligerents
 France  Dutch Republic
 England
Commanders and leaders
Duc de Boufflers
Duke of Burgundy		 Earl of Athlone
Strength
40,000 men 21,000-23,000 men
Nijmegen garrison:
2 battalions
Casualties and losses
200-300 killed or wounded 700-1,000 killed, wounded or captured

In an attempt to save Kaiserswerth from capture by the Allies, Boufflers tried to force the numerically outnumbered army of Athlone into a battle by luring him away from his strong position, by attacking Nijmegen. The operation was a failure as the French were unable to take Nijmegen or to force Athone's army into a serious battle, despite inflicting more damage than received on the Allies during the skirmishes.

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