Battle of Chevilly
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The Battle of Chevilly was fought during the siege of Paris
. The battle was the second French sortie from Paris against the German armies. On September 30, 1870 General Joseph Vinoy
attacked the Prussian VI Corps at Chevilly
and was easily repulsed.
Siege of Paris
The Siege of Paris, lasting from September 19, 1870 – January 28, 1871, and the consequent capture of the city by Prussian forces led to French defeat in the Franco-Prussian War and the establishment of the German Empire as well as the Paris Commune....
. The battle was the second French sortie from Paris against the German armies. On September 30, 1870 General Joseph Vinoy
Joseph Vinoy
Joseph Vinoy was a French soldier.-Biography:He originally intended to join the Church, but, after some years at a seminary, he decided upon a military career and joined the French army in 1823. As a sergeant in the 14th line infantry, he took part in the Algerian expedition of 1830...
attacked the Prussian VI Corps at Chevilly
Chevilly-Larue
Chevilly-Larue is a commune in the southern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris.-Name:Chevilly-Larue was originally called simply Chevilly...
and was easily repulsed.