Battle of Saarbrücken
A Short skirmish that took place during the Franco-Prussian War / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Battle of Saarbrücken was the first major engagement between the French Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia during the Franco-Prussian War. The battle took place on 2 August 1870, around the city of Saarbrücken.
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Occupation of Saarbrücken | |||||||
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Part of the Franco-Prussian War | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
France | |||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Charles Frossard[3] François Bazaine Napoleon III | Eduard von Pestel[4] | ||||||
Units involved | |||||||
French II and III Corps | Prussian 40th Regiment | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
30,000[5] | 1,400 Infantry[6] | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
83[7] | 86[7] – 88 Infantry [8] | ||||||
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