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BATTLE // January 3, 1871

Battle of Bapaume

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Overview

The Battle of Bapaume took place during the Franco-Prussian War, brought about by French attempts to relieve the besieged city of Péronne, Somme. The battle was fought on 3 January 1871 near the town of Bapaume.

Overview adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Forces & casualties

Troop strength

  • North German Confederation18,000
    medium
  • French Republic25,000
    medium

French Republic fielded a 1.4 : 1 numerical advantage

Casualties

  • French Republic1,569
    medium6% loss rate
Order of battle →Casualties in detail →

Commanders (2)

French Republic

North German Confederation

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