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Siege Commencement

When: 15 November 1832
Where: Citadel of Antwerp
Part of: Siege of Antwerp: French attack and fall of the citadel

French forces began the siege of the Antwerp Citadel on 15 November 1832, excluding Belgian rebels from participation.

The Armée du Nord under Marshal Gérard started the siege against Dutch troops. Belgian rebels were barred from the battle by agreement. The operation was conducted by French forces, including siege specialist Baron Haxo, targeting the Dutch garrison.

Sources

Siege of Antwerp (1832) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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