Battle of Chevilly
Battle during the 1870 siege of Paris
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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 30 September 1870 General Joseph Vinoy attacked the Prussian VI Corps at Chevilly and was easily repulsed.
The Prussian VI Corps commanded by General von Trumpling repulsed an attempt by the French army from Paris led by General Joseph Vinoy. The French army in the battle suffered greater losses than the Prussian army.
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