Le siège de 1815
Rocroi, France
Relive the siege of 1815
On the evening of the Battle of Waterloo, Marshal Blücher launched his troops in pursuit of the remnants of the French army.
The 5th brigade of the 2nd body of Prince Auguste of Prussia received the order to move and besiege the town of ROCROY.
With a garrison of 500 French soldiers against 10,000 Prussians, a long siege will take place from June 20 to August 15, 1815. We have the honor and pleasure to invite you to relive this page of history.
Organizers:
The 67th Line Regiment - voltigeurs (reconstituted) and the Town Hall of Rocroy.
What you can expect:
- Skirmishes in and out of town
- Street Battle
- Night battle
- Troop maneuvers
- Artillery duel