Battle of Sarrebourg 1914
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 18 August 1914 – 20 August 1914 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1914 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | World War I era (1914–1918) | derived from year |
| Location | France | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Battle of the Frontiers | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 48.7353, 7.0544 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Sarrebourg, (French: Bataille de Sarrebourg) (German: Schlacht bei Saarburg), was one of the first major battles of the First World War during its first phase during the Battle of the Frontiers. It took place in the city of Sarrebourg from 18 to 20 August 1914.
Alongside the Battle of Morhange, in the south-east of the current Moselle department, the Battle of Sarrebourg pitted the French 1st Army of General Dubail against the German 7th Army. These two battles ended in French defeats against the troops of Rupprecht of Bavaria, now nicknamed the "Victor of Metz".
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