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Fontenay-le-Comte


Battle Name : Fontenay-le-Comte

Date(s) : 25 May 1793

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French Revolutionary War ,

Outcome : A victory for French Royalist Forces over French Republican Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

While Republican France was fighting on three fronts against the Coalition the Royalist element in the west [and central south], particularly the Vendée organized into an armed counter revolution. In this battle the Royalist outnumber their opponents and defeated them.

Location

Town in the Vendée region of France about 28 miles north east of La Rochelle. (France)

Casualty figures

French Republican Forces

Number engaged :
14,000

Casualties :
4,000 (28.57%)

French Royalist Forces

Number engaged :
35,000

Casualties :
1,000 (2.86%)