ORDER OF BATTLE // January 1, 1870
Siege of Metz
Estimated force strength by side, with confidence labels per surviving record.
Forces engaged
2 sides catalogued · combined 322,916 estimated
North German Confederation
168,435
Medium-confidence figure
French Empire
154,481
Medium-confidence figure
Battle context
Siege of Metz, Franco-Prussian War.
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