Battle of Fougères
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| Battle of Fougères | |||||||
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| Part of the War in the Vendée | |||||||
 The castle | |||||||
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| 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 | |||||||
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200–600 killed 400–800 captured | Unknown | ||||||
The battle of Fougères took place 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[edit]
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After the battle[edit]
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Retreat[edit]
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Fougères reoccupied by the Republicans[edit]
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Bibliography[edit]
48°21′09″N 1°11′55″W / 48.3525°N 1.1986°W
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