Battle of Sedan - Downfall of the French Empire
- Episode aired Sep 2, 2021
- 17m
The Battle of Sedan was one of the pivotal moments in the 19th century. The French Second Empire's defeat at Sedan (and the capture of Emperor Napoleon III) unleashed social tensions in Pari... Read allThe Battle of Sedan was one of the pivotal moments in the 19th century. The French Second Empire's defeat at Sedan (and the capture of Emperor Napoleon III) unleashed social tensions in Paris and a new French republic was proclaimed. And while the victory of the German Armies was... Read allThe Battle of Sedan was one of the pivotal moments in the 19th century. The French Second Empire's defeat at Sedan (and the capture of Emperor Napoleon III) unleashed social tensions in Paris and a new French republic was proclaimed. And while the victory of the German Armies was resounding, the cost at places like Bazeilles was also high.