Wilhelm I1 September 1870
Commands, with Moltke his right hand man, a victory which leads to the fall of Paris
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Commands, with Moltke his right hand man, a victory which leads to the fall of Paris
Favre requests an honourable peace from Bismarck who demands Alsace, Metz & Strasburg
Paris is surrounded, Moltke believes it can be starved out in 6 weeks
Moltke & the Crown Prince join forces at St-Germain-en-Laye
Moves the Royal HQ from Ferrieres to the Royal Palace until the following Jan
Participates in the siege of Paris
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