Battle of Fougères

Battle of Fougères
	Part of the War in the Vendée
	; The castle
Date	3 November 1793
Location	Fougères
Result	Vendéen victory
Belligerents
Republicans	Vendéens ; Chouans
Commanders and leaders
Adjudant général Brière	Henri de La Rochejaquelein
Strength
6,000 men	30,000 men; 50 cannons
Casualties and losses
200-600 killed; 400–800 captured	Unknown

The battle of Fougères was a battle on 3 November 1793 at Fougères, during the Virée de Galerne. It was a Vendéen victory.

The Vendéens (on their way from taking Mayenne) decided to march on Saint-Malo to make contact with the British and, recently joined by the Chouans, marched on Fougères on the way. Realising the danger, the Republicans prepared to defend the city and castle, with adjudant général Brière gathering 6,000 National Guards and soldiers from line regiments and inspecting the castle's defences. Many administrators chose to leave the city and flee towards Rennes, with some exceptions staying put, such as mayor Lesueur.

Course

After the battle

Retreat

Fougères reoccupied by the Republicans

Bibliography

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