Battle of Spicheren

Quand

6 août 1870

Type

Bataille

Coordonnées

49.15° N, 6.02° E

Description

1870 battle during the Franco-Prussian War

1870 battle of the Franco-Prussian War

The Battle of Spicheren was fought on 6 August 1870 during the Franco-Prussian War. German forces won a victory compelled the French to withdraw to the defenses of Metz. The battle was the second of three critical French defeats.

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