Battle of Gravelotte28 July 1870
The Germans lose 20,000 to the French 12,000. Loses to the French by sending his First Army to be massacred in a ravine. Decisive German victory which the French could have avoided
Historical person
Karl von Steinmetz Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Karl von Steinmetz, based on 4 World History Database records associated with Germany.
4 records1870–18703 events1 places
Chronological biography
1870
First Army28 July 1870
Mobilizes the First Army in the north
First Army28 July 1870
Loses to the French by sending his First Army to be massacred in a ravine
Mobilization28 July 1870
Mobilizes the First Army in the north
Titles and roles
Commander of First Army
Record provenance
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