Battle of Fougères
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Battle of Fougères | |||||||
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Part of the War in the Vendée | |||||||
The castle | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
French Republic | Vendeans | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Adjudant général Brière | Henri de La Rochejaquelein | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
6,000 men | 30,000 men 50 cannons | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
200–600 killed 400–800 captured | Unknown |
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- 1st Machecoul
- Jallais
- 1st Cholet
- Pont-Charrault
- 1st Pornic
- 1st Sables-d'Olonne
- 2nd Pornic
- 2nd Sables-d'Olonne
- 1st Coron
- Chemillé
- Aubiers
- Challans
- Saint-Gervais
- Vezins
- 1st Port-Saint-Pierre
- 2nd Machecoul
- 1st Beaupréau
- 1st Beaulieu-sous-la-Roche
- 1st Legé
- Thouars
- 1st Saint-Colombin
- 2nd Port-Saint-Père
- 1st La Châtaigneraie
- Palluau
- Fontenay-le-Comte
- 3rd Machecoul
- Doué
- Montreuil-Bellay
- Saumur
- 1st Luçon
- Nantes
- Parthenay
- 1st Moulin-aux-Chèvres
- 1st Châtillon
- Martigné-Briand
- Vihiers
- Ponts-de-Cé
- 2nd Luçon
- Château d'Aux
- 3rd Luçon
- La Roche-sur-Yon
- Vertou
- Chantonnay
- Vrines
- 1st Montaigu
- Tiffauges
- Coron
- Pont-Barré
- 2nd Montaigu
- Saint-Fulgent
- Pallet
- 1st Noirmoutier
- Treize-Septiers
- 2nd Moulin-aux-Chèvres
- 2nd Châtillon
- 2nd Noirmoutier
- La Tremblaye
- 2nd Cholet
The battle of Fougères took place on 3 November 1793 at Fougères, during the Virée de Galerne. It was a Vendéen victory.
The Vendéens (on their way from taking Mayenne) decided to march on Saint-Malo to make contact with the British and, recently joined by the Chouans, marched on Fougères on the way. Realising the danger, the Republicans prepared to defend the city and castle, with adjudant général Brière gathering 6,000 National Guards and soldiers from line regiments and inspecting the castle's defences. Many administrators chose to leave the city and flee towards Rennes, with some exceptions staying put, such as mayor Lesueur.
Course
After the battle
Retreat
Fougères reoccupied by the Republicans
Bibliography
48°21′09″N 1°11′55″W / 48.3525°N 1.1986°W / 48.3525; -1.1986
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