The Battle of Sedan, also known as 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 thous
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
Detailed plan of the battle of Sedan, fought 1st September 1870
Félix Charles Douay was a general in the French army whose career spanned the reign of King Louis-Philippe, the Second French Republic, the Second French Empire of Napoleon III, and the early years of