The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-08-17
SAARBRUCK.
General Frossurd's O6lcial Report of the
Battle of August 2.

General ErO6Surd'B OftfCial Report of the
Battle Of August 2.
The following is General Frossard's report of
the battle of Saarbruck, August 2, made to the
Emperor
Sire:-I have the honor to report to your Majesty
the movements effected this day by the I'd Army
CORPS, IN pursuance of your ordersto take possess
sion Of the positions on the left bank OF the Saar
which command the heights of Saarbrucken. Gen.
eral Batailes division, supported on the right by
that of General Laveaucoupet, and one OF the
twelve FOUNDER batteries of the reserve, and the
left by the first brigade Of the division of General
Verge, with a second battery OF twelve-pounders,
formed the first line. General Bastou en-
camped at spicheren, and entrusted with
right was ordered to send two battalons to occupy
the village of St Annual and the heights above it,
whilst the remainder OF his brigade, crossing the
Iavne in front of Spicheren, was to make front
attack the positions to the right of the road from
Forbaeh to Saarbrucken. The other brigade of the
Batae division was to move on to the position
known as the exercising ground. Three squadrons
of the 5th Mounted Chasseurs preceded it to clear
the way. Finally Colonel Du Ferron, of the 4th
Mounted Chasseurs with two battalions of the 1st
Brigade Of the Verge Division, was to push on a re-
ment of the "a Corps with that of Marshal Bazaine
The troops left their bivouacs between
and 10 O'Clock. Lieutenant Colonel Thebeaudin,
with two battalions Of his regiment the 67th), in
advancing to the attack Of the village OF st. Annual
found it strongly occupied and defended by batteries
of position planted on the right bank of the Saar
To demolish this artillery General Micheler, whose
brigade had come forward to support the move
ment of General Bastoul, ordered into action
battery of the 18th Regiment, which efectually
opened fire on the Prussian guns. Supported by a
battalion OF the 4Ot Regiment of the line and by the
company of sappers and miners of the 3d Division,
materially assisted by the flank movement OF Colonel
Mangin, who, with the remainder Of the 9th Regi-
ment, and the 66th Regiment descended the heights
on the left, Lieutenant Colonel Thebandin able
to carry the village of st. Annual, and occupied it
pany of Sappers and Miners. The battalions of the
67th, with great elan, rushed up the slopes of the
hilOck of St Annual, and established themselves on
the crest, opposite Saarbrucken. The 66th, with
equal resolution, took possession of the heights up
to the exercising ground, ,driviug the enemy from all
his positions At the same time General Bataile
rapidly moved his first brigade to the rising ground
on the left OF the Saarbrucken road, connecting his
movement with that OF his second brigade by ad-
vancing O battalion of the 33d Regiment. Advanc-
ing in line the batalions OF the 23d aud Sth Regi-
ments their front covered by numerous skrmishers,
resOuely carried the many ravines which across
the ground, which is very difficult and thickly
wooded One battalion of the sth Regiment, work
ing It's way across the woods, followed the railway
as far the village OF Frotrany, where it effected
its junction with the other battalions of the reg-
ment, and together they attacked the exercising
ground of the right. On gaining the heights
General Bataile planted OF his batteries in front
of the lines of the Goth Regiment and another on the
silence the enemy's artillery, which had taken up
position on the left Of Saarbrucken. 1t was unable
to sustain our fire, and had to fall back. The ~
FOUNDER battery OF the reserve ordered by to
support the fire of the batteries on the exercising
ground and finally battery of mitralleuses of the
lumns Of infantry, which were evacuating the
town. During this artillery duel the troops
were able to acclaim his Majesty the En-
peror and the Prince Imperial on the very
ground from which they had just dislodged the
enemy. The movements OF the infantry were eX-
cellently seconded by the 5th Regiment of Horse
Chasseurs under the orders OF Colonel de Serevlle
The squadrons, supported by infantry m skirmish-
ing order, searched every nook in the ground, and
rapidly gained all the crests OF the hills whence they
could descry the enemy. The 18th Battalion of Foot
Chasseurs and the company OF Sappers ald Miners
of the I'd Division formed the reserve OF General
Bataie. They joined the troop of the 1st Brigade
of the Verge Division, which formed the
second line, constantly Kept at 400 or 500 metres of
the first line and avaed themselves OF every rise in
the ground to cover themselves The reports have
received up TO this time announce the following
losses The Goth Regiment had one officer killed,
nj. de Bar lieutenant of the francs treurS Captain
Adjutant Major Prvat has very dangerous gunshot
wound; Lieutenant Laramey received bullet
through his shoulder; fifteen or sixteen rank and
fine were killed or wounded. The 9th had casually
among its officers; rank and hle twenty men killed
or wounded. The Sth Regiment, two rank
and file wounded The Sd Division reports a
sergeant killed and a private wounded. L
have not received the report OF Colonel du Ferron.
am told that he was engaged, and had about ten
men wounded Neither have received the report OF
the commander of the 10th Battalion OF Foot Chas-
the road from Saarguemines to Saarbrucken. The
troops are encamped on the ground they have
gained have had a few entrenchments thrown up
In frGnt and flank Of their position. Some epauLe-
nets have also been established to protect our guns
and gunners. j was greatly pleased with the dash
and resolution of the troops. They showed great
energy in marching up steep ground, and also In
action. The heads OF the several corps congratu-
late themselves the steadness OF their men, their
intrepdity, and the growing confidence they show
In their weapons. j will make known to your Ma
jesty the names OF the officers and men OF all ranks
who specially merit being pointed out Our losses
amountto killed and 81 wounded. Receive, ETC.,