One general in this battle exclaimed 'We are in a chamber pot, and we're going to be shit on,' upon gaining command.
One general in this battle exclaimed 'We are in a chamber pot, and we're going to be shit on,' upon gaining command. Jean-Auguste Margueritte was injured during a cavalry charge on the city of Floing during this battle. Pontoon bridges were constructed by the victorious side in an attempt to flank their foes at Bazeilles. The last stage of this battle took place when the losing side retreated to the Bois de Garrene. Attempts at withdrawal by the losing side were thwarted by heavy enemy artillery fire from Krupp-made cannons. General Ducrot took command of one side after MacMahon was injured early in this battle. This battle was precipitated by the siege of Metz and the subsequent deployment of the Army of Chalons. For 10 points, name this battle in which Napoleon III was captured, a massive defeat for French forces in the Franco-Prussian War.
One general in this battle exclaimed 'We are in a chamber pot, and we're going to be shit on,' upon gaining command.
Battle of Sedan