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The Campaign of Sedan

The Campaign of Sedan

Hardcover

French HistoryMilitary Strategy

ISBN10: 1023431696
ISBN13: 9781023431699
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 474
Weight: 1.84
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

The Campaign of Sedan: The Downfall of the Second Empire, August-September 1870 meticulously recounts the dramatic events surrounding one of history's most decisive military engagements. Author George Hooper details the strategic blunders and battlefield maneuvers that led to the French defeat at Sedan during the Franco-Prussian War.

This compelling work of military history explores the campaign's key moments, analyzing the strategies employed by both sides. Readers gain insights into the context of the Second Empire's collapse and the broader implications of the war. Focusing on the critical period of August and September 1870, the book examines the lead-up to the battle, the battle itself, and the immediate aftermath.

A valuable resource for anyone interested in military history, 19th-century European history, or the Franco-Prussian War.

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