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Siege of Paris

1870 - 1871 • Île-de-France Belagerung

Historical Overview

Investment of the capital; founding of the Empire in Versailles.

Quick Facts

Outcome:German victory.

German Alliance

  • Commander: Moltke
  • Strength: ca. 240.000
  • Casualties: ca. 12.000

French Republic

  • Commander: Trochu
  • Strength: ca. 400.000
  • Casualties: ca. 24.000

Strategic Context

Forcing the end of the war by capturing the center.

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