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Savenay
Battle Name : Savenay
Date(s) : 23 December 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 Vendéen Royalists retreating after their defeat at Le Mans 10 days before were caught by the much larger pursuing army. The annihilation of the Royalist spelt the end of their resistance as a field army. Their resistance only continued in the form of guerilla actions.
Location
A town in western France near the river Loire almost on the coast about 20 miles northwest of Nantes. (France)
Casualty figures
French Republican Forces
- Number engaged :
- 20,000
- Casualties :
- 500 (2.50%)
French Royalist Forces
- Number engaged :
- 7,000
- Casualties :
- 6,000 (85.71%)
