Army of the Rhine (1870)
Army · France · July 16, 1870 – October 27, 1870
The main French field army of 1870, first under Napoleon III and from 12 August under Marshal Bazaine. Beaten in the battles around Metz, it was besieged there and surrendered on 27 October.
Recorded for Franco-Prussian War.
Sub-units 2
Engagements 7
Movements
- Battle of Spicheren · map
- Battle of Mars-la-Tour · map
- Battle of Gravelotte (Battle of Gravelotte) · map
- Besieged in Metz; surrenders (Siege of Metz) · map