Army of the Coasts of the Ocean | |
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Active | 5 January – 22 September 1796 |
Country | First French Republic |
Branch | Army |
Type | Army |
Size | 117,746–182,956 soldiers |
Engagements | War 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.