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BATTLE // September 19, 1870

Siege of Paris

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Forces & casualties

Troop strength

  • North German Confederation240,000
    medium
  • Government of National Defence200,000
    medium

North German Confederation fielded a 1.2 : 1 numerical advantage

Casualties

  • North German Confederation16,000
    medium7% loss rate
  • Government of National Defence24,000
    medium12% loss rate
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Commanders (5)

Government of National Defence

North German Confederation

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