Battle of Chevilly

Battle of Chevilly
Part of the Siege of Paris and the Franco-Prussian War
Date30 September 1870
LocationChevilly, France
Result German victory
Belligerents
Kingdom of Prussia Prussia France France
Commanders and leaders
Kingdom of Prussia Von Trumpling France Joseph Vinoy
Casualties and losses
441 2,120

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.

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