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 32m
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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 32 mins
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Publish dateDec 12, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Franco-German War of 1870-71 (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5PREFACE.
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6THE FRANCO-GERMAN WAR.
7PART I.
8Preparations for War.
9Combat of Weissenburg.
10Battle of Wörth.
11Battle of Spicheren.
12Right Wheel of the German Army.
13Battle of Colombey—Nouilly.
14Battle of Vionville—Mars la Tour.
15Battle of Gravelotte—St. Privat.
16New Distribution of the Army.
17The Army of Châlons.
18Battle of Beaumont.
19Battle of Sedan.
20PART II.
21Sortie from Metz.
22Battle of Noisseville.
23Change of Government in Paris.
24Retreat of General Vinoy.
25THE MARCH ON PARIS of the IIIrd Army and the Army of the Meuse.
26Investment of Paris.
27First Negotiations for Peace.
28Reduction of Toul.
29Reduction of Strasburg.
30Operations round Paris to 15th October.
31Action of Artenay.
32Engagement at Orleans.
33Reduction of Soissons.
34Storming of Châteaudun.
35Sortie Against Malmaison.
36Storming of Le Bourget.
37Sortie from Metz against Bellevue.
38Capitulation of Metz.
39New Distribution of the Army.
40Operations of the XIVth Corps in the South-East.
41Reduction of Schlettstadt.
42Reduction of Breisach.
43Taking of Verdun.
44Advance of Ist and IInd Armies up to Mid November.
45Engagement at Coulmiers.
46Operations of the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg.
47Situation of IInd Army.
48Battle of Beaune la Rolande.
49The Advance of the Army of the Loire to the Relief of Paris.
50Battle of Loigny—Poupry.
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