Battle of Pontarlier (1871 AD)

Battle of Pontarlier took place in 1871 AD during Franco-Prussian War.

Battle facts

Year: 1871 AD
Date: 1871-01-01
Era: Modern
Conflict: Franco-Prussian War
Commanders (A): Justin Clinchant
Commanders (B): Edwin von Manteuffel
Casualties: approx. 15,000 troops captured (among them 2 generals), 10 artillery pieces and mitrailleuse machine guns, a large amount of ammunition and weapons were seized19 officers and 365 soldiers killed
Outcome: German Victory
Coordinates: 46.918°, 6.359°