Siege of Belfort

November 3, 1870 โ€“ February 18, 1871 · Siege of Belfort

Result Inconclusive; Germany fails to capture Belfort

Pierre Denfert-Rochereau held Belfort for 103 days and marched out only on the government's order.

Germany

France

Strength and losses

Strength
26,000c. 26,000
Casualties
2,200
Guns
c. 97
Strength
110,000c. 18,000
Casualties
8,000
Guns
146c. 341