Battle of Redon

Overview

The Battle of Redon, fought on June 4, 1815, was a significant clash during the Chouannerie of 1815, where the royalist Chouan forces led by Louis de Sol de Grisolles attacked the town of Redon. Despite their numerical advantage of 4,000–5,000 troops against a small Imperial garrison of 120 men, the Chouans could not capture the town due to their lack of artillery and withdrew after intense fighting.

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Significance

The Battle of Redon resulted in a Chouan victory and the occupation of the town of Redon. The engagement took place during the Chouannerie, the royalist insurgency in western France, and demonstrated the capacity of Chouan forces to seize and hold urban centers against Imperial French troops. With a reported force of 5,000 Chouans against 120 Imperial soldiers, the disparity in numbers was decisive in determining the outcome. The occupation of Redon represented a tangible territorial gain for the royalist movement, illustrating the periodic ability of Chouan formations to extend their control beyond rural and forested strongholds into towns of regional significance.

Forces & casualties

Commanders (7)