Battle of Granville
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The siege of Granville occurred at Granville, Manche on 14 November 1793. It faced 5,000 Republicans besieged by Vendéen forces during the Virée de Galerne. The battle ended with a Republican victory.[1]
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Battle of Granville | |||||||
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Part of the War in the Vendée | |||||||
The burning of Granville by the Vendéens, painting by Jean-François Hue | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Republicans |
Vendéens Chouans | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
André Pacifique Peyre François Vachot | Henri de La Rochejaquelein | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
5,500 men | 25,000 men | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
unknown |
600 dead 1,400 wounded |
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