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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
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.
This category contains historical battles fought as part of the Franco-Prussian War (1870–1871). Please see the category guidelines for more information. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Battles of the Franco-Prussian War .
The Battle of Sedan was fought during the Franco-Prussian War from 1 to 2 September 1870. Resulting in the capture of Emperor Napoleon III and over a hundred thousand troops, it effectively decided the war in favour of Prussia and its allies, though fighting continued under a new French government.
The Battle of Vendôme [10] [11] took place during the Franco-Prussian War, [5] [12] it lasted from 14 to 17 December 1870 in Vendôme, Loir-et-Cher, France.In this fierce fighting, [2] the X Army of the Kingdom of Prussia under the command of General Konstantin Bernhard von Voigts-Rhetz and the 2nd Army of Prussia which was commanded by Prince Friedrich Karl, [1] attacked the French Army of ...
German concentration on Wissemburg Situation 12.15 PM The 5th Royal Bavarian Regiment at the Battle of Wissembourg, 1870. Storming of the Geissburg 1909 photo showing a memorial stone marking the spot of General Douay's death on the battlefield of Wissembourg Crown Prince Frederick Wilhelm contemplating the corpse of French general Abel Douay, by Anton von Werner (1888)
Throughout its long history since its inception on March 9, 1831, elements of the French Foreign Legion have engaged in combat on the behalf of France and its interests with distinction. The Foreign Legion has seen battle on five continents against numerous foes.
The Franco-Prussian War, which started on 19 July 1870, began with a rapid succession of French defeats: the evacuation of northern Alsace (with defeats at Wissembourg and Wörth), the capitulation of Marshal Bazaine in Metz at the Battle of Gravelotte, the defeat and capture of Emperor Napoleon III at the Battle of Sedan, and his capitulation on September 2.