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The Franco-Prussian War was a turning point in the history of nineteenth-century Europe, and the Battle of Sedan was the pivotal event in that war. For the Germans their overwhelming victory symbolized the birth of their nation, forged in steel and tempered in the blood of the common enemy. For the French it was a defeat more complete and humiliating than Waterloo. Douglas Fermers fresh study of this traumatic moment in European history reconsiders how the mutual fear and insecurity of two rival nations tempted their governments to seek a solution to domestic tensions by waging war against each other. His compelling narrative shows how war came about, and how the dramatic campaign of summer 1870 culminated in a momentous clash of arms at Sedan. He gives fascinating insights into the personalities and aims of the politicians and generals involved, but focuses too on the experiences of ordinary soldiers and civilians.

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For Leoni First published in Great Britain in 2008 by Pen Sword Military an - photo 1

For Leoni

First published in Great Britain in 2008 by

Pen & Sword Military

an imprint of

Pen & Sword Books Ltd

47 Church Street

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S70 2AS

Copyright Douglas Fermer 2008

ISBN 978-1-84415-731-0

eISBN 9781844685684

The right of Douglas Fermer to be identified as Author of this Work has been asserted by him in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.

A CIP catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library.

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission from the Publisher in writing.

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Printed and bound in England by CPI UK

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Picture sources: Nos. 15, 711 and 2529 from J. F. Maurice, The Franco-German War (1900); Nos. 13, 14, 16 and 24 from L. Rousset, Histoire Gnrale de la Guerre Franco-Allemande (illustrated edition, 1912); No. 15 from J. Claretie, Histoire de la Rvolution de 187071 (1872); Nos. 1723 from E. Vron, La Troisime Invasion (18767); Nos. 6, 12 and 30 from A. Le Faure, Histoire de la Guerre Franco-Allemande 187071 (1875). Photography by Tony Weller.

Wilhelm I 17971888 Otto von Bismarck 181598 Albrecht von Roon - photo 2

Wilhelm I (17971888).

Otto von Bismarck 181598 Albrecht von Roon 180379 Helmuth von - photo 3

Otto von Bismarck (181598).

Albrecht von Roon 180379 Helmuth von Moltke 180091 Napoleon - photo 4

Albrecht von Roon (180379).

Helmuth von Moltke 180091 Napoleon III 180873 Agnor de - photo 5

Helmuth von Moltke (180091).

Napoleon III 180873 Agnor de Gramont 181980 Prussian Troops - photo 6

Napoleon III (180873).

Agnor de Gramont 181980 Prussian Troops by Richard Kntel South - photo 7

Agnor de Gramont (181980).

Prussian Troops by Richard Kntel South German Troops by Richard Kntel - photo 8

Prussian Troops by Richard Kntel.

South German Troops by Richard Kntel French Troops by Richard Kntel - photo 9

South German Troops by Richard Kntel.

French Troops by Richard Kntel The Bavarian Assault on Wissembourg 4 - photo 10

French Troops by Richard Kntel.

The Bavarian Assault on Wissembourg 4 August 1870 Engraving after Ludwig - photo 11

The Bavarian Assault on Wissembourg, 4 August 1870. Engraving after Ludwig Braun.

Friedrich Wilhelm Crown Prince of Prussia 183188 Maurice de MacMahon - photo 12

Friedrich Wilhelm, Crown Prince of Prussia (183188).

Maurice de MacMahon 180893 French Cuirassier taken prisoner at - photo 13

Maurice de MacMahon (180893).

French Cuirassier taken prisoner at Frschwiller 6 August 1870 Painting by - photo 14

French Cuirassier taken prisoner at Frschwiller, 6 August 1870. Painting by douard Detaille.

The Crown Prince acclaimed by his men as he enters Frschwiller evening of 6 - photo 15

The Crown Prince acclaimed by his men as he enters Frschwiller, evening of 6 August 1870. Painting by Ludwig Braun.

Charles Cousin de Montauban Comte de Palikao 17961878 Emmanuel Flix - photo 16

Charles Cousin de Montauban, Comte de Palikao (17961878).

Emmanuel Flix de Wimpffen 181184 French Soldiers sketched from life - photo 17

Emmanuel Flix de Wimpffen (181184).

French Soldiers sketched from life between Stonne and Mouzon 29 August 1870 - photo 18

French Soldiers sketched from life between Stonne and Mouzon, 29 August 1870, by Auguste Lanon.

Bandaging Wounded from Beaumont 3 pm 30 August 1870 by Lanon Street - photo 19

Bandaging Wounded from Beaumont, 3 p.m., 30 August 1870, by Lanon.

Street in the Faubourg de Mouzon evening of 30 August 1870 by Lanon - photo 20

Street in the Faubourg de Mouzon, evening of 30 August 1870, by Lanon.

The Road between Mouzon and Remilly 31 August 1870 by Lanon The Last - photo 21

The Road between Mouzon and Remilly, 31 August 1870, by Lanon.

The Last Cartridges Engraving after Alphonse de Neuville 1873 Main - photo 22

The Last Cartridges. Engraving after Alphonse de Neuville, 1873.

Main street of Bazeilles after the battle Street Scene in Bazeilles - photo 23

Main street of Bazeilles after the battle.

Street Scene in Bazeilles evening of 1 September 1870 by Lanon Main - photo 24

Street Scene in Bazeilles, evening of 1 September 1870, by Lanon.

Main street of Bazeilles after the battle Panic at the gates of Sedan - photo 25

Main street of Bazeilles after the battle.

Panic at the gates of Sedan Charge of the Chasseurs dAfrique at Floing - photo 26

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