Battle of Chevilly

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Battle of Chevilly
Part of Franco-Prussian War
Date 30 September 1870
Location Chevilly, France
Result German victory
Combatants
Prussia France
Commanders
Von Trumpling Joseph Vinoy
Casualties
441 2,120
Franco-Prussian WarSiege of Paris
Le BourgetChevilly – Châtillon – VilliersBuzenval

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 September 30 General Joseph Vinoy attacked the Prussian VI Corps at Chevilly and was easily repulsed.


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