Battle of Borny-Colombey

Quand

14 août 1870

Type

Bataille

Coordonnées

49.11° N, 6.25° E

Description

1870 battle

Part of the Franco-Prussian War (1870)

The Battle of Borny–Colombey or the Battle of Colombey-Nouilly took place on 14 August 1870 as part of the Franco-Prussian War. During the battle the escape route of the French army under François Bazaine was blocked when the French encountered the First Army under von Steinmetz. The outcome of the battle itself was a French victory as the French were able to escape to Metz, although they were delayed for 12 hours.

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