Otto Eduard Leopold Furst von Bismarck-Schonhausen1 September 1870
Present in battle as a Major General, victory leads to the German fall of Paris
Germany · Warfare / Franco-Prussian War. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Present in battle as a Major General, victory leads to the German fall of Paris
Participates in the victory that captures Napoleon III.
Commands the Third Army during the decisive campaign against France.
French defeat followed by the fall of Paris. Deputed by William to accept the surrender of the French. Commands a hill top over the Meuse valley looking into Sedan 2 miles away. Arrives with 150,000 , travelling 50 miles in 3 days through the Argonne Forest
Commands, with Moltke his right hand man, a victory which leads to the fall of Paris
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