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1 day ago · The Franco-Prussian War or Franco-German War, often referred to in France as the War of 1870, was a conflict between the Second French Empire and the North German Confederation led by the Kingdom of Prussia.
- France and the Rhine Province, Prussia
- German annexation of Alsace-Lorraine
Jun 21, 2024 · Franco-German War, (July 19, 1870–May 10, 1871), war in which a coalition of German states led by Prussia defeated France. The war marked the end of French hegemony in continental Europe and resulted in the creation of a unified Germany.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
1 day ago · Germany - Franco-Prussian War, Unification, Empire: The Seven Weeks’ War, by creating the North German Confederation, a powerful new state in the heart of central Europe, abruptly altered the system of international relations on the Continent.
1 day ago · The Paris Commune ( French: Commune de Paris, pronounced [kɔ.myn də pa.ʁi]) was a French revolutionary government that seized power in Paris from 18 March to 28 May 1871. During the Franco-Prussian War of 1870–71, the French National Guard had defended Paris, and working-class radicalism grew among its soldiers.
3 days ago · The garrison of eight thousand French troops remained in Rome until August 1870, when they were recalled at the start of the Franco-Prussian War. In September 1870, the Royal Italian Army finally captured Rome and made it the capital of Italy.
Jul 1, 2024 · Discover the best documentaries on the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871. Learn about the unification of Germany, the fall of the Second French Empire, and the pivotal battles that shaped European history
Jun 24, 2024 · Book Sources: Franco-Prussian War. A selection of books/e-books available in Trible Library. Click the title for location and availability information. Off campus access instructions (for e-books) Adventures of an Army Nurse in Two Wars by Mary Phinney. Call Number: Online - free - HathiTrust.
