Battle of Gravelotte
The Germans lose 20,000 to the French 12,000. Steinmetz sends the German First Army to be massacred by the French who counter-attack. Decisive German victory which the French could have avoided
Role range: 1870-1871
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Achille Francois Bazaine Biography and Timeline
Follow Achille Francois Bazaine through 14 dated historical records for France.
Achille Francois Bazaine, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1870–1873Years on this page
1870
First Army
Steinmetz sends the German First Army to be massacred by the French who counter-attack
Role range: 1870-1871
Supreme Commander
Appointed Supreme Commander
Role range: 1870-1871
Supreme Commander
Appointed Supreme Commander
Battle of Borny
The Prussian 1st army forces Bazaine to retreat across the Moselle. Bazaine hopes to join up with MacMahon but the German Second Army cuts him off
Role range: 1870-1871
Second Army
Bazaine hopes to join up with MacMahon but the German Second Army cuts him off
Role range: 1870-1871
Result of Surrender of Bazaine's Army at Metz
The loss of Bazaine's army at Metz removes a huge French force and further weakens hopes of restoring Napoleon III.
Role range: 1870-1871
Siege of Metz
The fortress of Metz capitulates. Surrenders 180,000 men denying hope of a Napoleonic restoration
Role range: 1870-1871
Siege of Paris
After victory at Metz the German forces move on Paris
Role range: 1870-1871
Surrender of Bazaine's Army at Metz
Surrenders 180,000 men denying hope of a Napoleonic restoration
Role range: 1870-1871
Battle of Beaunne-La-Rolande
9,000 Prussians successfully defend against 60,000 French during the Franco-Prussian War
Role range: 1870-1871
Battle of Mars-la-Tour
Attempts to regroup at the Marne but his supply line is cut off at Mars-la-Tour
Role range: 1870-1871
1873
Court Martial
Sentenced to death but commuted to 20 years, escapes to Spain in 1874. Court martilled for the capitulation at Metz
Role range: 1870-1871
Trial
Court martilled for the capitulation at Metz
Role range: 1870-1871
Records, sources and methodology
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