The Mac-Mahon Cross marks the place where Marshal Mac-Mahon was wounded during the fighting of September 1, 1870.
On September 1, 1870, the Battle of Sedan began at 4 a.m. with the Bavarian attack on Bazeilles.
At 5 a.m., Marshal de Mac Mahon arrived on horseback on the height of La Rapaille between Balan and La Moncelle.
Around 6 am, while observing the French and German positions, a burst of shells fired from Pont-Maugis seriously injured him.
During his evacuation, he sent a message to General Ducrot, commanding the 1st Army Corps, asking him to replace him at the head of his army. His message will not reach its addressee until 7:XNUMX a.m.
At 5 a.m., Marshal de Mac Mahon arrived on horseback on the height of La Rapaille between Balan and La Moncelle.
Around 6 am, while observing the French and German positions, a burst of shells fired from Pont-Maugis seriously injured him.
During his evacuation, he sent a message to General Ducrot, commanding the 1st Army Corps, asking him to replace him at the head of his army. His message will not reach its addressee until 7:XNUMX a.m.
