Prussian Army of the Meuse (1870–1871)
Army · Kingdom of Prussia · August 19, 1870 – March 3, 1871
Crown Prince Albert of Saxony's army, formed from the Second Army's Guard, IV and XII Corps.
View on map Fought in Franco-Prussian War
Engagements 3
- August 30, 1870 Battle of Beaumont (1870)
- September 1, 1870 Battle of Sedan
- September 19, 1870 – January 28, 1871 Siege of Paris (1870–1871)
Movements
- August 23, 1870 Marches west past Verdun (approximate) Map
- August 30, 1870 Surprises de Failly's corps Battle of Beaumont (1870) Map
- September 1, 1870 Closes the ring at Sedan from the east Battle of Sedan Map
- September 19, 1870 – January 28, 1871 Invests Paris from the north and east Siege of Paris (1870–1871) Map