Revolutions 3.31- The Man of Blood Part Deux
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Mar 23, 2015 France faces invasion on nearly every front as generals fall, armies retreat, and revolutionary factions turn on one another. The story follows Charlotte Corday’s journey to assassinate Jean-Paul Marat, the making of a radical new constitution, and a grand celebration that leaves the question of who will actually govern France unanswered.
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Representatives Control Armies
- Revolutionary representatives had absolute authority over the armies, overseeing every military aspect.
- Their pressure equated military caution with treason, making defeat a capital crime.
Vendean Feudal Fighting Structure
- The Vendean rebels formed feudal-style private armies loyal to lords.
- Their lack of unified strategy kept them from fully exploiting their strength.
Vendean Rebel Successes
- Vendean rebels seized Tours and its weapons, enhancing their military capabilities.
- They then captured Saumur, consolidating rebel control in the Vendee region.