Army of Châlons
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The Army of Châlons (French: Armée de Châlons) was a French military formation that fought during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870. Formed in the camp of Châlons on August 17, 1870, from elements of the Army of the Rhine which the formation was issued from, the Army of Châlons was engaged in combats of Beaumont and Sedan while disappearing during the capitulation of September 2, 1870.
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Armée de Châlons (1870) | |
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French: Armée de Châlons (1870) | |
Active | 17 August – 2 September 1870 |
Allegiance | Second French Empire |
Branch | French Army |
Type | Combined arms |
Role | Infantry, Cavalry, Engineers and Artillery |
Size | 120,000 |
Part of | 1st Army Corps 5th Army Corps 7th Army Corps 12th Army Corps |
Engagements | Franco-Prussian War |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Maréchal MacMahon |
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