Everything about Siege Of Metz totally explained
Prussia
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France
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Prince Friedrich Karl
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François Bazaine
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The
Siege of Metz lasting from
September 3 –
October 23 1870 was a crushing defeat for the French during the
Franco-Prussian War.
After being defeated at the
Battle of Gravelotte,
Marshal Bazaine, retreated into the
defenses of Metz. There he was besieged by the Prussian Second Army lead by
Prince Friedrich Karl on
September 3. The French attempted to break the siege first at
Noiseville and again at
Bellevue but were repulsed each time. Although no call for help was made, the French Army of Châlons under the commanded of
Marshal Mac-Mahon was nevertheless ordered to reinforce Bazaine. Marching to Metz, the Army of Châlons was trapped and destroyed at the
Battle of Sedan.
Bazaine was forced to surrender his entire army on
October 23 1870.
Prince Friedrich Karl and the Prussian Second Army were now free to move against the French force in the
Loire River area.
Sources
- Howard, Michael The Franco Prussian War ISBN 0-415-26671-8
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