Army of Châlons
| Armée de Châlons (1870) | |
|---|---|
Commander-in-Chief of the Army, Marshal Mac Mahon
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| Active | 1870 |
| Country |
 France
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| Allegiance | Second French Empire |
| Branch | French Army |
| Type | All arms |
| Size |
120,000 1st Army Corps5th Army Corps 7th Army Corps 12th Army Corps |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders |
Maréchal Mac Mahon |
120,000
The Army de Châlons (French: Armée de Châlons (1870)) was a French military unit that fought during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870. Formed in the camp of Châlons on August 17, 1870 from elements of the Army of the Rhin (1870) (French: ) which the unit was issued from, the Army of Châlons was engaged in combats of Beaumont and Sedan while disappearing during the capitulation of September 2, 1870.
Following the unfortunate adventures of the Army of the Rhin (1870) (French: ) in the beginning of August at Wissembourg, Wörth, Forbach, Empress Eugénie designated régente , summoned the two chambers on August 9, 1870. Three days later, the Emperor decided to confine the commandement of the Army of the Rhin to marshal Bazaine.
On August 17, the Emperor was at Châlons and, during a reduced war council, the latter decided the nomination of de Bazaine as généralissime of the french armed forces, of général Trochu as governor of Paris and de Mac Mahon as commander of the Army of Châlons. Accordingly, this new army constituted of available elements, composed the 1st Corps, which joined the camp of Châlons between August 14 and 17, the 5th Corps of général Failly, the 7th Corps of général Douay, and the 12th Corps recently formed, constituted from infantry regiments still available, marching regiments formed by the 4 battalions left in the depot and regiments of the Guard. Accordingly, the four armed corps were assembled at Reims on August 20, 1870.
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