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Nantes
Battle Name : Nantes
Date(s) : 29 June 1793
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French Revolutionary War ,
Outcome : A victory for French Republican Forces over French Royalist Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The much larger Royalist force was poorly equipped and organized. Their commander, Cathelineau, was killed in the battle which they lost.
Location
City of Nantes on the river Loire western France, about 30 miles from the coast. (France)
Casualty figures
French Republican Forces
- Number engaged :
- 12,000
- Casualties :
- 2,000 (16.67%)
French Royalist Forces
- Number engaged :
- 38,000
- Casualties :
- 5,000 (13.16%)
