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Le Mans
Battle Name : Le Mans
Date(s) : 13 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
A massive defeat of the Vendée Royalists by a numerically equal Republican force under Kléber. This was the closest the Royalists came to Paris.
Location
The town of Le Mans at the confluence of the rivers Sarthe and Huisne 120 miles southwest of Paris. (France)
Casualty figures
French Republican Forces
- Number engaged :
- 25,000
- Casualties :
- 2,000 (8.00%)
French Royalist Forces
- Number engaged :
- 25,000
- Casualties :
- 15,000 (60.00%)
