Follow Felix de Wimpffen through 4 dated historical records for France.
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
Wimpfen surrenders to the Germans who then take Paris. The French who lose 17,000 & 104,000 taken prisoner. The French lose 17,000 plus 104,000 taken prisoner. Forced to surrender to the Germans who move on to take Paris
Role range: 1870-1871
Surrenders to the Germans at Sedan who then capture Paris
Role range: 1870-1871
Appointed Commander r of the French forces after an injury to MacMahon
Role range: 1870-1871
Appointed Commander r of the French forces after an injury to MacMahon
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