Battle of Nantes

The Battle of Nantes took place between Royalist and Republican French forces at Nantes on 29 June 1793 during the War in the Vendée. It consisted of the siege of that town, and was a Republican victory. Louis Marie Turreau wrote of it:

The siege of Nantes is perhaps the most important military event of our revolution. Perhaps the destinies of the Republic [herself] were tied to the resistance of this town.

For the siege during the War of the Breton Succession, see Siege of Nantes (1341).

Battle of Nantes
Part of the War in the Vendée

Battle of Nantes
Date29 June 1793
Location
Nantes, France
Result Republican victory
Belligerents
French Republic French Royalists
Commanders and leaders
René Baco
Canclaux
Beysser		 Cathelineau †
Charette
Bonchamps
D'Elbée
Stofflet
Lyrot de la Patouillère
Strength
12,000 men 50,000 men,
20 cannons
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