Siege of Montmédy (1870 AD)

Siege of Montmédy took place in 1870 AD during Franco-Prussian War.

Battle facts

Year: 1870 AD
Date: 1870-12-14
Era: Modern
Conflict: Franco-Prussian War
Commanders (A): Genie Tessier, General Reboul
Commanders (B): Georg von Kameke, Kraft zu Hohenlohe-Ingelfingen
Casualties: approx. 30 – 40 killed, 50–60 wounded, 3,000 captured, 65 artillery, many gun stores, Prussian prisoners (including 24 officers and 237 soldiers) were freedUnknown killed, 12 injured
Outcome: German victory
Coordinates: 49.519°, 5.366°