BATTLE // October 15, 1793
Battle of La Tremblaye
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Overview
The Battle of La Tremblaye, part of the war in the Vendée, took place near Cholet, and was a Republican victory over the Vendéens.
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Significance
The Battle of La Tremblaye was a Republican victory over the Vendéen forces near Cholet during the War in the Vendée. Fought with Republican forces numbering 15,000 against a Royalist army of 25,000, the engagement inflicted 1,200 casualties on the Vendéen side. The battle formed part of the broader Republican campaign to suppress the Royalist insurrection in the Vendée region, contributing to the mounting pressure on Vendéen forces in the autumn of 1793.
Forces & casualties
Troop strength
- French Republic15,000medium
- French Royalists25,000medium
French Royalists fielded a 1.7 : 1 numerical advantage
Casualties
- French Royalists1,200medium5% loss rate
Commanders (8)
French Republic
François Marceaudivisional general
- Jean Léchelle
general
- Jean-Baptiste Kléber
divisional general
Michel de Beaupuygeneral
French Royalists
Charles Bonchampsgeneral
- Charles de Royrand
general
Marquis de Lescuregeneral
Maurice d'Elbéegeneralissimo
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