Battle of Savenay (1793)

Battle of Savenay (French Republic vs Vendéens & Chouans) took place in 1793 during War in the Vendée.

Battle facts

Year: 1793
Date: 1793-12-23
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: War in the Vendée
Side A: French Republic
Side B: Vendéens, Chouans
Commanders (A): François Marceau, Jean Kléber, Simon Canuel, Jacques Tilly, F.-J. Westermann
Commanders (B): Jacques Fleuriot, Bernard de Marigny, Lyrot, Georges Cadoudal
Casualties: 30 dead, 200 wounded (French Republic), 4,000–6,000 dead 2,000–4,000 captured Most prisoners executed (Vendéens & Chouans)
Outcome: Republican victory
Coordinates: 47.362°, -1.941°