Bombardment of Antwerp (1830)

The Bombardment of Antwerp in 1830 was a military event that took place during the Belgian Revolution.

Burning of Antwerp
Part of Belgian Revolution

Bombardment of Antwerp, 1830
Date27 October 1830
Location
Result

Dutch Victory

  • Antwerp burned
Belligerents
 United Netherlands  Belgian rebels
Commanders and leaders
David Hendrik Chassé
Strength
Mostly Gunboats Population was 73,605
Casualties and losses
Low, or none

Estimated 9 Million Dollars+ of Property Destroyed

number of dead unknown but Chasse said bloody, and so many dead
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