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Battle of Bapaume (1871)

January 3, 1871 · Battle of Bapaume (1871)

Part of Franco-Prussian War

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Faidherbe's army fought Goeben's Prussians at Bapaume without relieving Péronne.

Sides

Germany

North German Confederation
Kingdom of Prussia
Edwin Freiherr von Manteuffel military commander

France

France
Louis Faidherbe military commander