BATTLE // January 1, 1870
Siege of Metz
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Overview
The Siege of Metz was a siege fought during the Franco-Prussian War from 19 August to 27 October 1870, and ended in a decisive allied German victory.
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Forces & casualties
Troop strength
- North German Confederation168,435medium
- French Empire154,481medium
Both sides were near-evenly matched in numbers
Casualties
- North German Confederation5,740medium3% loss rate
- French Empire12,481medium8% loss rate
Commanders (3)
French Empire
François Bazainegeneral
North German Confederation
Frederick Francis IIcolonel general
Prince Friedrich Karlgeneral
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