Battle of Mars-la-Tour (1870)

Battle of Mars-la-Tour (North German Confederation & Kingdom of Prussia vs French Empire) took place in 1870 during Franco-Prussian War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1870
• Date: 1870-08-16
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Franco-Prussian War
• Side A: North German Confederation, Kingdom of Prussia
• Side B: French Empire
• Commanders (A): Friedrich Karl
• Commanders (B): François Bazaine
• Casualties: 15,799 :4,421 killed :10,411 wounded :967 missing 2,736 horses (side A), 17,007 :1,367 killed :10,120 wounded :5,472 missing (French Empire)
• Outcome: Inconclusive
• Coordinates: 49.103°, 5.873°

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