Battle of Pesmes 1870
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 16 December 1870 – 18 December 1870 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1870 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | France | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| Coordinates | 47.2780, 5.5660 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Pesmes was part of the Franco-Prussian War. It took place from December 16 to 18, 1870, at the French commune of Pesmes, on the river Ognon between Gray and Dole. The Prussian army, which included Uhlans (light cavalry) and artillery, defeated the French army and achieved their goal of destroying the bridge over the Ognon river. Simultaneously, the Prussian army under the command of General August von Werder captured Nuits-Saint-Georges from the hands of French commander, Camille Crémer on 18 December 1870.
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