The Franco-German War of 1870-71 (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Prussian Staff History of Strategy, Logistics, Sedan, Paris, and German UnificationBy Helmuth Graf von Moltke
Length15h 46m
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The Franco-German War of 1870-71 is a rigorous campaign history by the Prussian strategist who directed the armies of the North German Confederation and its allies. Written in a lucid, compressed, and operationally exact style, the book traces mobilization, railway deployment, command decisions, battles from Wissembourg to Sedan, the siege of Paris, and the war's political-military consequences. It belongs to the nineteenth-century tradition of staff history, where narrative, cartography, and strategic analysis serve the education of officers and statesmen. Helmuth Graf von Moltke, later known as Moltke the Elder, was Chief of the Prussian General Staff and one of the principal architects of German victory and unification. His long career, linguistic discipline, travels, and belief that war was governed by probabilities rather than fixed formulas shaped his analytical prose. This work reflects both personal command experience and the institutional culture of the Prussian General Staff. Readers interested in military history, European state formation, or the evolution of modern operational warfare will find this volume indispensable. It rewards attention not with rhetorical flourish, but with disciplined insight into how planning, logistics, leadership, and contingency altered Europe's balance of power.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
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GenreHistory
Length15 hrs 46 mins
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Publish dateDec 12, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
46Operations of the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg.
2Introduction
47Situation of IInd Army.
3Synopsis
48Battle of Beaune la Rolande.
4Historical Context
49The Advance of the Army of the Loire to the Relief of Paris.
5PREFACE.
50Battle of Loigny—Poupry.
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6THE FRANCO-GERMAN WAR.
51Paris in November.
7PART I.
52The Attempt of the Army of Paris to break out.
8Preparations for War.
53The Advance of the Ist Army in November.
9Combat of Weissenburg.
54Battle of Amiens.
10Battle of Wörth.
55Reduction of La Fère.
11Battle of Spicheren.
56Reduction of Thionville.
12Right Wheel of the German Army.
57Investment of Belfort in November.
13Battle of Colombey—Nouilly.
58Battle of Orleans.
14Battle of Vionville—Mars la Tour.
59Offensive Operations South, East, and West.
15Battle of Gravelotte—St. Privat.
60Fighting of the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg.
16New Distribution of the Army.
61Interruption of Important Offensive Operations in December.
17The Army of Châlons.
62The XIVth Corps in December.
18Battle of Beaumont.
63The Ist Army in December.
19Battle of Sedan.
64The Reduction of Mézières.
20PART II.
65Paris in December.
21Sortie from Metz.
66The Army of the East under General Bourbaki.
22Battle of Noisseville.
67The Advance of the IInd Army to Le Mans.
23Change of Government in Paris.
68Battle in Front of le Mans.
24Retreat of General Vinoy.
69OCCURRENCES NORTHWARD OF PARIS DURING JANUARY.
25THE MARCH ON PARIS of the IIIrd Army and the Army of the Meuse.
70Battle of St. Quentin.
26Investment of Paris.
71Occurrences in the South-Eastern Seat of War up to 17th of January.
27First Negotiations for Peace.
72Battle on the Lisaine.
28Reduction of Toul.
73The Artillery Attack on Paris.
29Reduction of Strasburg.
74Battle of Mont Valérien.
30Operations round Paris to 15th October.
75Prosecution of the Artillery Attack on Paris up to the Armistice.
31Action of Artenay.
76The Operations of the Army of the South under General von Manteuffel.
32Engagement at Orleans.
77General Hann von Weyhern's March on Dijon.
33Reduction of Soissons.
78Occupation of the Departments of the Doubs, Jura, and Côte d'Or.
34Storming of Châteaudun.
79Prosecution of the Siege of Belfort.
35Sortie Against Malmaison.
80The Armistice.
36Storming of Le Bourget.
81The Homeward March of the German Army.
37Sortie from Metz against Bellevue.
82APPENDIX.
38Capitulation of Metz.
83APPENDIX.
39New Distribution of the Army.
84ORDERS OF BATTLE
40Operations of the XIVth Corps in the South-East.
85FRENCH AND GERMAN ARMIES IN THE FIRST PERIOD OF THE FRANCO-GERMAN WAR.
41Reduction of Schlettstadt.
86ORDER OF BATTLE OF THE FRENCH ARMIES.
42Reduction of Breisach.
87ORDER OF BATTLE OF THE GERMAN ARMIES ON 1 ST AUGUST, 1870.
43Taking of Verdun.
88Analysis
44Advance of Ist and IInd Armies up to Mid November.
89Reflection
45Engagement at Coulmiers.
90Memorable Quotes
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