Army of Châlons
Army · France · August 17, 1870 – September 2, 1870
French army formed at Châlons under Marshal MacMahon, with Napoleon III present, to relieve Metz. It was trapped and forced to surrender at Sedan.
Recorded for Franco-Prussian War.
Engagements 1
Movements
- Formed at the camp of Châlons · map
- Battle of Beaumont · map
- Surrounded and surrenders at Sedan (Battle of Sedan) · map