The Army of Chalons: France’s Desperate Drive to Sedan
- Author
- Mike Breault
- Published
- Wed 18 Dec 2024
- Episode Link
- None
A deep dive into the improvised Army of Chalons formed in August 1870 during the Franco‑Prussian War. We trace its rushed assembly, the failed relief of Metz, the Beaumont disaster, and the decisive Battle of Sedan that ended Napoleon III’s reign—and reshaped Europe.
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