Alexander August Wilhelm von Pape was a Royal Prussian infantry Colonel-General with the special rank of Generalfeldmarschall.
Alexander August Wilhelm von Pape
Battle of Sedan
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The Battle of Sedan, also known as the First Battle of Sedan, was fought during the Franco-Prussian War from 1 to 2 September 1870. Resulting in the capture of Emperor Napoleon III and over a hundred
Alexander August Wilhelm von Pape
…of 1870/71, he was given command of the 1st Guards Infantry Division which took St.-Privat-la-Montagne on 18 August, then successfully fought in the Battle of Sedan, leading to the Siege of Paris and the final victory. In 1880 Pape was promoted to General of the Infantry and given command of the V Corps. In 1881…
Napoleon III at the Battle of Sedan, by Wilhelm Camphausen.
The movements of the French and German armies from 23 to 29 August. Red: French, Blue: Germans
Situation about 10 AM
Photograph taken during the Battle of Sedan. Supposedly the first photograph ever taken of an active land battle