The next major blow to French morale came on the evening of 23 July, at 10:00.

By sunset, French morale had plummeted and many companies were down to 40% strength.

Whatever effect this had on French morale, it did the squadron a power of good.

While the result had been indecisive, and casualties even, the fight had a devastating effect on French morale.

French morale fell further as they realised how little effect their attacks had had on the defenders.

French morale was accordingly raised, but matters were not as they seemed.

French national morale was also low as the result of a series of military defeats.

Although the battle was a tactical draw, it gave a great boost to French morale.

Nevertheless the French morale remained high and Massena was determined to hold on.

With these two defeats, French morale began to sink within Paris.