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Thursday, March 5, 2026

Collection of facts about the Franco-Prussian War

This post is a collection of facts about the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). There are 8 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia

• France vs. North German Confederation (led by Kingdom of Prussia)
• Dispute over vacant Spanish throne
• Otto von Bismarck attempt to incorporate more German states
• Siege of Metz
• Battle of Sedan
• Napoleon III captured
• Siege of Paris
• German Empire formed as war concluded