Siege of Soissons
The siege of Soissons which took place from September 11 to October 16, 1870, was an episode of the Franco-Prussian War of which ended with the surrender of the city.
| Siege of Soissons | |||||||
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| Part of Franco-Prussian War | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| French Republic | |||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Duke de Fitzjames |
Frederick Francis II Major General Von Selchow | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 4,000 – 5,000 troops stationed in defense | 20,000 troops | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 3,800 soldiers were captured , 128 artillery pieces , 8,000 small arms and many food stores were seized | 120 soldiers killed | ||||||
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