Battle of Meudon

The Battle of Meudon took place on 3 April 1871 between the Paris Commune and Versaillais government forces near Meudon in the Île-de-France. The battle was part of the attempts by the Paris Commune to seize Versailles, the seat of Adolphe Thiers’ government, and it ended in a defeat for the Federates.

Battle of Meudon
Part of Paris Commune
Date3 April 1871 (1871-04-03)
Location
Meudon, France
Result Versaillais victory
Belligerents
French Third Republic (Versaillais) Paris Commune (Communards)
Strength
10,000 10,000
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