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The Franco-Prussian War of 1870–71 resulted in numerous war crimes committed by the Prussian army. One notable war crime committed during the conflict was the execution of prisoners of war. Reports indicate that several hundred French prisoners were summarily executed by Prussian soldiers.
Though not a belligerent in the conflict, the Belgian army was mobilized and placed on readiness at the country's borders in fear of a preemptive attack by either party through the neutral territory during the Franco-Prussian War. (See Belgium and the Franco-Prussian War). Commander-in-Chief: King Leopold II
Then on 13 October the II Royal Bavarian Corps was driven from Châtillon but the French were forced to retire in face of Prussian artillery. "The War: Defence of Paris – Students Going to Man the Fortifications". From the Illustrated London News of 1 October 1870; perhaps one of the more iconic scenes from the Franco-Prussian War.
Francs-tireurs (pronounced [fʁɑ̃.ti.ʁœʁ], French for "free shooters") were irregular military formations deployed by France during the early stages of the Franco-Prussian War (1870–71). The term was revived and used by partisans to name two major French Resistance movements set up to fight against Nazi Germany during World War II. [1]
Following the experience of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, [19] characterized by the failures of large cavalry charges during the battles of Frœschwiller and Rezonville, the cavalry maneuver regulations of 1876 and 1882 leaned towards a defensive use of cavalry (avoiding frontal charges, with priority given to reconnaissance and patrols ...
Lạng Sơn, French Indochina Defeat French Forces ordered to Surrender 2nd Battalion of the 5th Foreign Infantry Regiment: Battle of Narvik: Norway May 10 – June 25, 1940 Battle of France: France Defeat 11th Foreign Infantry Regiment 12th Foreign Infantry Regiment: August 15, 1944 Operation Dragoon: Southern France: Victory
Each time one army made headway, the opposing army would push back, gaining ground. On the fourth day, The Prussian army pulled back and the fighting ceased for a while. The fighting renewed the next day and continued sporadically until January 31, 1871. At this point, the Army of the Vosges was tired and had taken many casualties.
Attached to Valentini's brigade was a corps of artillery. The French advanced from the forests east of Orléans in three powerful vertical formations to cover the left flank of the Germans. [4] [3] While the French army had over 30,000 soldiers, the German army had only 12,000. Two German brigades were deployed to the left and the artillery ...