"The Battle of Froeschwiller-Wörth 6th Aug 1870" Topic
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Tango01  | 30 Sep 2024 9:07 p.m. PST |
… A Franco-Prussian batrep
"The Prussian Third Army has invaded Alsace in northeastern France. Having defeated a French division at the Battle of Wissembourg on the 4th August, the Germans lost contact with the retreating defenders. By the evening of the 5th, the French had been found in and around Froeschwiller. The Crown Prince now ordered the elements of the Third Army to arrive and deploy in preparation for an expected battle on the 7th August.
Meanwhile, Marshal MacMahon in charge of the French defenders (1st Corps) at Froeschwiller was also laying preparations. He sent orders to General Failly in charge of 5th Corps to march immediately to add to the defence. Like the Crown Prince, MacMahon anticipated the battle would be on the 7th August…"
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link Armand |
| 0ldYeller | 01 Oct 2024 10:02 a.m. PST |
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| Tango01 | 01 Oct 2024 3:35 p.m. PST |
A votre service mon ami…. Armand |
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