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Citadel Fall

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

The French siege concluded with the capture of the citadel after 24 days, ending in December 1832.

Baron Haxo took 24 days to capture the citadel. General Chassé surrendered honorably in December 1832 after a gallant defense. This event marked the end of the Siege of Antwerp and the return of the citadel to Belgium.

Sources

  1. Siege of Antwerp (1832) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  2. Antwerp Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14

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