BATTLE // November 27, 1870
Battle of Amiens
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Overview
The Battle of Amiens, also known as the Battle of Villers-Bretonneux, was fought on 27 November 1870 between French and Prussian forces during the Franco-Prussian War (1870–1871). It ended in a Prussian victory, forcing the French to retreat and allowing the Prussians to capture Amiens, France.
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Forces & casualties
Troop strength
- North German Confederation43,000medium
- French Republic25,000medium
North German Confederation fielded a 1.7 : 1 numerical advantage
Casualties
- North German Confederation1,292medium3% loss rate
- French Republic1,383medium6% loss rate
Commanders (4)
French Republic
Jean-Joseph Farredivisional general
North German Confederation
August von Goebengeneral
Edwin von Manteuffelarmy general
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