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Autrain


Battle Name : Autrain

Date(s) : 20 November 1793 - 21 November 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

The Republicans following up on their victory at Granville were stopped and defeated, incurring heavy losses, five days later at Autrain.

Location

A village in north western France on the river Couesnon about 43 miles north west of Rennes. (France)

Casualty figures

French Republican Forces

Number engaged :
25,000

Casualties :
8,000 (32.00%)

French Royalist Forces

Number engaged :
20,000

Casualties :
2,000 (10.00%)