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Granville
Battle Name : Granville
Date(s) : 14 November 1793 - 15 November 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
In spite of being outnumbered by five to one the Republicans inflicted severe losses on the Royalists and won the engagement.
Location
A coastal town on the western side of the Cherbourg peninsular about 56 miles south of Cherbourg. (France)
Casualty figures
French Republican Forces
- Number engaged :
- 5,000
- Casualties :
- 200 (4.00%)
French Royalist Forces
- Number engaged :
- 25,000
- Casualties :
- 1,500 (6.00%)
