Historical Events tagged with "mars-la-tour"
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Prussian Victory at the Battle of Mars-la-Tour
On August 16, 1870, the Battle of Mars-la-Tour was fought near the village of Mars-la-Tour in France during the Franco-Prussian War. The Prussian forces, led by Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm of Prussia, successfully engaged the French army commanded by General François Achille Bazaine. The battle was notable for the effective use of Prussian artillery and coordinated infantry tactics, resulting in a decisive Prussian victory, which significantly weakened French military morale and repositioned the Prussian army advantageously for future engagements.
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