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Personal logo Old Contemptible Supporting Member of TMP12 Jan 2025 12:21 a.m. PST

Here is a list of Battles the French won. If anyone has any to add please do.

Coulmiers (November 9, 1870)

Description: This was a significant French victory during the early stages of the war. The French Army of the Loire, under General d'Aurelle de Paladines, defeated a Bavarian force led by General von der Tann.

Skirmishes Around Belfort (November 3, 1870 – February 18, 1871)

Description: Throughout the Siege of Belfort (November 3, 1870 – February 18, 1871), the French garrison, led by Colonel Denfert-Rochereau, successfully defended the fortress against repeated German attacks.

Battle of Hallue (December 23–24, 1870)

Description: The French Northern Army, led by General Faidherbe, engaged the German forces in a hard-fought battle near Amiens. Although the result was inconclusive, the French managed to prevent a decisive German breakthrough and inflicted substantial casualties.

Battle of Bapaume (January 3, 1871)

Description: Another engagement involving General Faidherbe's Northern Army, this battle against German forces near Bapaume ended in a French tactical victory. Faidherbe successfully delayed the German advance.

Battle of Villersexel (January 9, 1871)

Description: During this engagement in eastern France, the French Eastern Army, under General Charles Bourbaki, defeated German forces and retook the town of Villersexel.

Tortorella Supporting Member of TMP12 Jan 2025 11:56 a.m. PST

More wins than I realized..thanks OC.

Perris0707 Supporting Member of TMP12 Jan 2025 12:14 p.m. PST

Yes. I only knew about Coulmiers.

mghFond12 Jan 2025 12:23 p.m. PST

Strategically the war was one-sided but tactically much more of a close thing.

Tortorella Supporting Member of TMP12 Jan 2025 4:23 p.m. PST

Ah.. there is the gaming foundation it seems, mgh.

Personal logo piper909 Supporting Member of TMP14 Jan 2025 8:41 p.m. PST

"Les pantalons rouge sont la France!"

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