Army of the Coasts of the Ocean (1796)

Army of the Coasts of the Ocean
Active5 January – 22 September 1796
CountryFrance First French Republic
BranchArmy
TypeArmy
Size117,746–182,956 soldiers
EngagementsWar in the Vendée
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Lazare Hoche

The Army of the Coasts of the Ocean (Armée des côtes de l'Océan) was a French Revolutionary Army that was only in existence during 1796. The army was formed by combining the three armies that were engaged in the War in the Vendée and appointing Lazare Hoche to command. While the army's nominal strength was 182,956 men at the time of its formation, this declined to 117,746 during the year. Because its operations were successful, the army was disbanded in September 1796 and approximately half its personnel sent to other armies.