Battle of Spicheren (1870 AD)

Battle of Spicheren (North German Confederation & Prussia vs France) took place in 1870 AD during Franco-Prussian War.

Battle facts

Year: 1870 AD
Date: 1870-08-06
Era: Modern
Conflict: Franco-Prussian War
Side A: North German Confederation, Prussia
Side B: France
Commanders (A): Karl Friedrich von Steinmetz
Commanders (B): Charles Auguste Frossard
Casualties: approx. 843 killed 3,656 wounded 372 captured1,982 killed or wounded 2,096 captured
Outcome: German victory
Coordinates: 49.150°, 6.017°