Battle of Bellevue
Part of the Franco-Prussian War
Date7 October 1870
Location
near Metz, France
Result Prussian victory
Belligerents

 North German Confederation

 French Empire
Commanders and leaders
Ferdinand von Kummer François Achille Bazaine
Strength
40,000[1] 36,000[1]
Casualties and losses
1,300 killed or wounded
500 captured[1]
1,200 killed or wounded
100 captured[1]

The Battle of Bellevue on 7 October 1870 was fought during the Franco-Prussian War and ended in a Prussian victory.

The French forces under Marshal François Achille Bazaine attempted to break through the lines of the Prussians investing Metz. They were unsuccessful and were driven back into the city with a loss of 1,300 men, including 71 officers. The Prussians lost 1,800 men, including 79 officers.

References

  • George Bruce. Harbottle's Dictionary of Battles. (Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1981) (ISBN 0-442-22336-6).


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