Ebehard II von der Mark was the builder of a chateau near where this battle took place. During this battle, an order to retreat was countermanded by one side's second change of command, which led that side to have weakened defenses along the Givonne. Prince George of Saxony attempted to break the defense at La Moncelle in this battle, which took place after the Battle of Beaumont. Felix de Wimpffen took control from Augus
Ebehard II von der Mark was the builder of a chateau near where this battle took place. During this battle, an order to retreat was countermanded by one side's second change of command, which led that side to have weakened defenses along the Givonne. Prince George of Saxony attempted to break the defense at La Moncelle in this battle, which took place after the Battle of Beaumont. Felix de Wimpffen took control from Auguste Ducrot after he was given command of the Army of Chalons by Patrice MacMahon, who was injured in this battle. Napoleon III was captured following this battle. For 10 points, name this 1870 battle that was the decisive engagement of the Franco-Prussian War.
Ebehard II von der Mark was the builder of a chateau near where this battle took place.
Battle of Sedan