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Battle of Spicheren

1870 in FranceAugust 1870 eventsBattles of the Franco-Prussian WarMilitary history of LorraineMoselle
Bataille de Forbach, 6 août 1870 Jean Adolphe Bocquin et Jules Férat
Bataille de Forbach, 6 août 1870 Jean Adolphe Bocquin et Jules Férat

The Battle of Spicheren, also known as the Battle of Forbach, was a battle during the Franco-Prussian War. The German victory compelled the French to withdraw to the defenses of Metz. The Battle of Spicheren, on 6 August, was the second of three critical French defeats. Moltke had originally planned to keep Bazaine's army on the Saar river until he could attack it with the 2nd Army in front and the 1st Army on its left flank, while the 3rd Army closed towards the rear. The aging General von Steinmetz made an overzealous, unplanned move, leading the 1st Army south from his position on the Moselle. He moved straight toward the town of Spicheren, cutting off Prince Frederick Charles from his forward cavalry units in the process.

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Battle of Spicheren
Sentier des Héros, Forbach-Boulay-Moselle

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57350 Forbach-Boulay-Moselle
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Bataille de Forbach, 6 août 1870 Jean Adolphe Bocquin et Jules Férat
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