Battle of Granville
The siege of Granville occurred at Granville, Manche on 14 November 1793. It faced 5,000 Republicans besieged by Vendéen forces during the Virée de Galerne. The battle ended with a Republican victory.
| Battle of Granville | |||||||
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| Part of the War in the Vendée | |||||||
The burning of Granville by the Vendéens, painting by Jean-François Hue | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Republicans |
Vendéens Chouans | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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André Pacifique Peyre François Vachot | Henri de La Rochejaquelein | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 5,500 men | 25,000 men | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| unknown |
600 dead 1,400 wounded | ||||||
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