Battle of Sedan (1940 AD)

Battle of Sedan took place in 1940 AD during Battle of France.

Battle facts

Year: 1940 AD
Date: 1940-05-13
Era: Modern
Conflict: Battle of France
Commanders (A): Wilhelm I, Otto von Bismarck, Helmuth von Moltke, Friedrich Wilhelm, Albert, Prince of Saxony
Commanders (B): Napoleon III, Patrice MacMahon, Auguste-Alexandre Ducrot, Félix Wimpffen, Jean Auguste Margueritte
Casualties: approx. 1,310 killed 6,443 wounded 2,107 missing3,220 killed 14,811 wounded 104,000 captured
Outcome: German victory Surrender and abdication of Napoleon III
Coordinates: 49.703°, 4.942°