War · September 1, 1870

Battle of Sedan

Name: Battle of Sedan
Start: 1870-09-01
Location: arrondissement of Sedan, France

156 years ago · arrondissement of Sedan, France

156th anniversary

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.

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1983

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