CAMPAIGN // Nov 27, 1870 – Jan 19, 1871
Northern Defense — Picardy and Artois
Franco-Prussian War · Theater · Europe
Operational aim
Faidherbe's Army of the North to threaten Prussian rear and force redeployment from Paris.
Consequence
Tactical draws at Amiens and Bapaume did not break the siege; St. Quentin destroyed the army's offensive capacity.
Battles
3 engagements