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Quiberon
Battle Name : Quiberon
Date(s) : 16 July 1795 - 20 July 1795
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 French Royalist force had a significant element of Emigrés recruited and supported by the English. Unfortunately many of the 'Royalists' were Republicans captured in the Netherlands and pressed into sevice. They deserted en-masse carrying details of the Royalist defence to the enemy. The Royalists suffered a resounding defeat.
Location
A peninsular on the southern coast of Brittany, western France, about 20 miles south of the port of Lorient.
Casualty figures
French Republican Forces
- Number engaged :
- 13,000
- Casualties :
- 500 (3.85%)
French Royalist Forces
- Number engaged :
- 17,000
- Casualties :
- 8,000 (47.06%)
