Sedan
City
French town on the Meuse where Napoleon III surrendered in 1870 and German armour broke through in 1940.
Held by
- 1789 – June 21, 1940 France
- January 25, 1814 – April 11, 1814 Kingdom of Prussia Military occupation
- August 20, 1914 – November 11, 1918 German Empire Military occupation
- May 13, 1940 – August 31, 1944 Germany Military occupation
- since September 1, 1944 France
Events here 2
- July 19, 1870 – January 28, 1871 Franco-Prussian War
- September 1, 1870 Battle of Sedan