Siege of Belfort (1871 AD)

Siege of Belfort took place in 1871 AD during Franco-Prussian War.

Battle facts

Year: 1871 AD
Date: 1871-02-18
Era: Modern
Conflict: Franco-Prussian War
Commanders (A): August von Werder, Udo von Tresckow
Commanders (B): Pierre Philippe Denfert-Rochereau
Casualties: approx. 2,200 killed or wounded4,800 killed or wounded
Outcome: Inconclusive; Germany fails to capture Belfort France fails to break the encirclement
Coordinates: 47.638°, 6.863°