Order of battle in the Invasion of France (1795) explained

The invasion of France in 1795 or the Battle of Quiberon was a major landing on the Quiberon peninsula by émigré, counter-revolutionary troops in support of the Chouannerie and Vendée Revolt, beginning on 23 June and finally definitively repulsed on 21 July. It aimed to raise the whole of western France in revolt, bring an end to the French Revolution and restore the French monarchy. The invasion failed; it had a major negative impact, dealing a disastrous blow to the royalist cause.

Army of the West (Republican)

The Army of the West (Armée de l'Ouest) had been disbanded in late 1793 after the end of the War in the Vendée, but hastily reformed during the invasion from elements of the following; Armée du Côtes de Brest, Armée du Côtes de Normandie, and the Armée du Nord. During the invasion, the army was led by famed Général Lazare Hoche.

Cavalry

Infantry

Artillery

Army of Charette (Royalist)

Troops below (if applicable) include the main/secondary nationalities. It is quickly worth noting most "regiments", didn't even reach 700 men in most cases. Also, of the few men actually involved, the majority had been Republican prisoners and would desert en masse.

Cavalry

Légions (typically Cavalry & Infantry)

Infantry

Artillery

British Armed Forces

Though never fully involved, the below units were sent with the royalists into Brittany to provide a rear guard and support if needed.

Royal Navy

British Army

The below force was due to deploy to Brittany, but never actually arrived for many reasons, though the reason being the inability for the transport group to leave port due to foul weather. After finally being able to set sail, the group retrieved news of the Quiberon disaster, and was withdrawn immediately.

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2007-06-08. Brittany Campaign, 1795. 2020-12-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20070608211725/http://regiments.org:80/wars/19fr-nap/795franc.htm. 2007-06-08.
  2. Web site: 2007-11-12. 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards: Service. 2020-12-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20071112151919/http://www.regiments.org/deploy/uk/reg-cav/dg4.htm. 2007-11-12.