Achille Francois Bazaine27 October 1870
The loss of Bazaine's army at Metz removes a huge French force and further weakens hopes of restoring Napoleon III.
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The loss of Bazaine's army at Metz removes a huge French force and further weakens hopes of restoring Napoleon III.
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